Fraxel Laser Vs. Yag Laser Vs. MiXto Laser - Which Works Best?

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I am checking out different lasers which would work best for my face. I am Male, 35 years, white skin type, no acne scars, no brown spots or freckles. My problems are skin tightness is loosing, larger pores under my eyes, small wrinkles, tired looking eyes.
Which laser can you recommend according to my profile:?  Is there a laser which would take care of each listed problem above or do I need a combination of lasers?

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Michael,
Fraxel re:pair works well for early skin laxity, and improving tired eyes.  Pores are difficult to treat, but the re:pair treatment works as well or better than anything else available currently.  Good luck and be well.
Dr. P

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark pigmentation. Our approach utilizes a multi-depth approach that targets melanocytes in the epidermis and collagen fibroblasts in the dermis. This approach can be combined with a TCA Peel in a process known as a sapphire peel. Fractional laser is excellent for acne scars and contour scars in the skin. Patients are advised to undergo skin protocols with Melarase creams before and after treatment to help reduce pigmentation. Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. After the laser, we expect redness for a few weeks as the skin improves. PRP and Hydrafacial enzyme facials can further improve skin quality after fractional co2.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

David Goldberg, MD · Answer

Comparing the Fraxel, Yag and Mixto lasers is like comparing apples and oranges. Fraxel, as the brand name laser, includes two different kinds of lasers. One is an Erbium: glass laser, which is not terribly aggressive. One is a carbon dioxide laser that is more aggressive. The Yag laser comes in numerous different versions, most of which are not aggressive at all. The Mixto laser is a CO2 laser. No laser can treat all of your problems. It&rsquo;s best to see your physician to discuss the appropriate treatment approach for your skin.

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