I would like to know when one would need or want Fraxel to treat the whole face and when one would need or want CO2 laser treatment for same. For what is each procedure best and what is the down time for each? Does either or both treatments tighten the skin? Thank you?
November 19, 2016
Answer: Fraxel vs co2 There are a few types of fraxel lasers. The first one was a non-ablative resurfacing. This works well for scars but is not great to tightening the skin. They also make a fractionated CO2 system as do many other companies. For CO2 resurfacing, it can be done as totally ablative for the best result. This can only be done in lighter skin tones, and there is a significant recovery time. It is the best laser for rejuvenation. To enable it to be used on more people, it is now fractionated. This means that microscopic channels of CO2 energy are sent into the skin. This allows for faster healing and can be used on more skin types. While not quite as good as full CO2 resurfacing, you can see some excellent results.
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November 19, 2016
Answer: Fraxel vs co2 There are a few types of fraxel lasers. The first one was a non-ablative resurfacing. This works well for scars but is not great to tightening the skin. They also make a fractionated CO2 system as do many other companies. For CO2 resurfacing, it can be done as totally ablative for the best result. This can only be done in lighter skin tones, and there is a significant recovery time. It is the best laser for rejuvenation. To enable it to be used on more people, it is now fractionated. This means that microscopic channels of CO2 energy are sent into the skin. This allows for faster healing and can be used on more skin types. While not quite as good as full CO2 resurfacing, you can see some excellent results.
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February 8, 2022
Answer: Which would you recommend; Fraxel vs. CO2 laser resurfacing of face? The answer really depends on your skin condition and what you are looking to accomplish. A fraxel or fractionated CO2 simply means that some tiny areas of the skin are left untreated to help promote healing. When a physician makes more than one pass with a fractionated CO2 laser, then it essentially approximates a fully ablative CO2 laser (where no tiny islands of untreated skin are left). Both treatments will give improvement, but the fully ablative is more extensive, which will lead to more dramatic results. However, you may not need dramatic results -- that's why an in person exam is key. Other valid resurfacing options are chemical peels and dermabrasion. Consult with a facial plastic surgeon, plastic surgeon, or dermatologist to discuss your options in person. I wish you well!
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February 8, 2022
Answer: Which would you recommend; Fraxel vs. CO2 laser resurfacing of face? The answer really depends on your skin condition and what you are looking to accomplish. A fraxel or fractionated CO2 simply means that some tiny areas of the skin are left untreated to help promote healing. When a physician makes more than one pass with a fractionated CO2 laser, then it essentially approximates a fully ablative CO2 laser (where no tiny islands of untreated skin are left). Both treatments will give improvement, but the fully ablative is more extensive, which will lead to more dramatic results. However, you may not need dramatic results -- that's why an in person exam is key. Other valid resurfacing options are chemical peels and dermabrasion. Consult with a facial plastic surgeon, plastic surgeon, or dermatologist to discuss your options in person. I wish you well!
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