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Fraxel Laser

What it is: a fractionated laser treatment designed for resurfacing wrinkled, sun-damaged, scarred and aging skin

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There are three types of Fraxel laser treatments that address a  range of skin problems and skin types. Fraxel Re:fine is a mild, non-ablative aesthetic laser treatment performed in a series for discoloration, age spots, and general improvement to skin tone. Fraxel Re:store is deeper treatment which uses a fractionated erbium laser and provides non-ablative treatment with minimal downtime. Fraxel Re:pair is an ablative fractionated CO2 laser for the most intensive resurfacing and epidermal repair.

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Arasys perfector vs. Fraxel for skin tightening?

Which is better for skin tightening and fine lines?

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Asked by: Patty D
Trabuco Canyon, CA

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September 28, 2008

Fraxel re:pair have seen with my own eyes;Heard good things about perfector

Michael A. Persky, MD
Michael A. Persky, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Patty,

I had one patient whose mother was treated with the Arasys perfector on her neck. She was treated by someone in the San Diego area. My patient said that her mother was very pleased.  I have not treated anyone or actually seen any patients who have had the treatment.

I have treated many patients with Fraxel re:pair laser.  The skin tightening is very impressive around the eyelids, the cheeks, and lax skin of the neck. 

Fraxel re:store skin tightening is minimal at best.  I would advise Fraxel re:pair for "wow" skin tightening.  Hopefully some patients treated with the Arasys perfector can give us some feedback.

Be well.

Dr. P

 

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