What is the difference between Fraxel Dual & Fraxel Restore? What is best to minimize fine lines, pores, blood vessels by nose?

Fraxel Restore and Fraxel Dual both have a laser which produces what we call 1550 light.  It is a moderate laser in that healing is a few days and there are few side effects.  It is great for fine lines, pigment, pores, acne scars, texture and photo damage.  Fraxel Dual has a second laser built in which produces 1927 light.  This laser excels at reduction of surface pigment such as age spots.  It is also FDA approved for reduction of precancers.  The Fraxel Dual gives the physician the option of using 1550 or 1927 or a combination of the two for the best result for the individual patient. Flexibility in the choice of lasers, energy and treatment levels allows customizing.  I favor the Fraxel Dual for that reason.

The Fraxel DualLlaser represents a major advance over original Fraxel re:store laser that had only the 1550nm wavelength of light that is mainly used for improving scars,  fine wrinkles and skin texture.  With the addition of the 1972 wavelength the Fraxel Dual the laser can achieve greater improvement in pigment, wrinkles and texture.  In our clinic, we have 2 Fraxel Dual Lasers and find them to be excellent for the 30 to 60 year old patient with mild wrinkles, blotchy pigment, uneven texture and mild precancerous spots.  One aggressive treatment with this laser will improve the skin dramatically for 2 to 3 years when maintained with good skin care products and sun protection.