Is the CO2 (lutronic) laser as effective as the fraxel repair?

In my opinion it is best to use Aquaphor at least for the first 2-3 days followed by Cetaphil to continue moisturizing the skin.  This should be applied as often as you feel you need it.  The skin usually starts to peel off on day 2-3.  Moisturizing the skin helps with the...

When used conservatively, both RF needles and CO2 lasers can provide great improvement in the skin. One must allow time for the healing process to be completed . Also, particularly for acne scars, improvement can be quite modest after only one treatment.

Cost will vary due to skill, expertise, technique and other factors. I always combine lasers with microneedling/prp to get the best outcomes. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

It can take several weeks for laser results to settle. I recommend following up with your Doctor about after care and recommendations. PDT therapy and lasers (ProYellow, Excel V, VBeam) can give improvement. I also recommend skin care with vitamin c, b5 hydrator, silicone based scar gels with ...

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...

You can do a co2 laser immediately after fraxel if you wanted but i suggest waiting 2-3 weeks and being on the right skin care prep for the co2.  In my practice we would fraxel you, have you on skin care a week or two, then do a cosmelan peel and facials and wait 2 weeks to then do the co2 and ...