Fraxel Re:Store Dual Laser

Fraxel permanently improves skin tone and texture, as well as permanently removing sun damage, acne scars, and discoloration. However, nothing we do at our practice can prevent you from re-damaging your skin with sun damage or experiencing a relapse in skin conditions like acne, melasma, etc. (obviously no treatment can prevent future damage from occurring, but we will discuss with you how you can protect your investment with proper skincare and sun protection).

At Reflections, we have several Fraxel lasers including Fraxel Re:Store Dual and Fraxel Repair. Fraxel Re:Store Dual contains two wavelengths, targeting both pigmentation and collagen stimulation. Fraxel Repair is a CO2 device that also contains two wavelengths and can be used to achieve even better results in a shorter timeframe, albeit with greater downtime. Each wavelength can be used independently or in conjunction with one another, tailoring to the needs of each patient. Our physicians are experts and will determine the optimal treatment plan based on your concerns.

No, lasers do not cause skin cancer, and in fact, lasers that help remove sun damaged skin cells can help reduce your risk of those abnormal cells developing into cancer in the future. However, what can increase your skin cancer risk is not protecting the fresh baby skin cells you grow after treatment with Fraxel from the sun. We will discuss sun protection with you at your appointment. Preventing sun damage is one of the best ways to reduce skin cancer risk, but it cannot prevent all skin cancer.

You should not exfoliate for at least 2 weeks post-fraxel laser, and until all rough skin has finished sloughing off. When you do return to exfoliation, we always recommend chemical over physical (so something like an AHA, BHA, glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid, or retinol not a scrub or scrubbing device) and go gentler than usual the first time, as your skin may be more sensitive than usual.

Yes, for fair to medium skin tones, Fraxel is the best choice for removing hyperpigmentation (dark spots), brown spots, and sun damage. It may not be the right choice for those who have melasma - which tends to have a greyish-brown tint to it. Our doctors will examine you and determine the underlying cause of your dark spots and discoloration during the free consultation, and then help you select the right treatment based on the cause, your skin type, and your preferences around budget, downtime, goals, etc.

The short answer is yes. However, we can achieve more robust skin tightening with devices that are designed specifically for that purpose, namely, Sofwave, Ulthera, and Thermage. Our physicians can help you decipher which devices will address the majority of your concerns.