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Fraxel Laser

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

What it addresses:

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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Fraxel Restore - is it safe after CO2 laser treatment?

I had the CO2 ultrapulse laser over a year ago and it caused my texture to be rough with large pores. My docotr said that I did not heal well coupled with an infection that was difficult to detect (Staph coagulese negative). 

She recommends doing a test spot of the Fraxel Restore to help with the grainy texture. What are your thoughts?

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Asked by: Grace emma
Washington dc 20037

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September 24, 2008
Michael A. Persky, MD
Michael A. Persky, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Grace Emma,

I agree with your physician.  A series of Fraxel re:store laser treatments should help the tone and texture of your pores.  A test spot is prudent.  If after the series you are still dissatisfied with the results, I would recommend a single Fraxel re:pair treatment.  Of course all of this should first be discussed with your treating physician.  Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

 

 

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