Fraxel Laser?

[gollymissmolly]

Hi everyone. I am interested in having IPL for my freckles and sun damage on my face. Can anyone tell me about fraxel lasers (hope spelling is write) and if it is better for me than another type of laser. Thanks!

[johnstyras]

Fraxel is one of the newer types of lasers that is available, and it gives an isolated beam of energy interspersed with normal tissue. It's claiming to be as effective as other lasers on scars but without the prolonged redness, and studies are showing some good results. You need to check with your doctor before having Fraxel treatment on scars.

[johnstyras]

Fraxel is one of the newer types of lasers that is available, and it gives an isolated beam of energy interspersed with normal tissue. It's claiming to be as effective as other lasers on scars but without the prolonged redness, and studies are showing some good results. You need to check with your doctor before having Fraxel treatment on scars.

[ZlotaAgata]

I also developed a lot of scaring. Lasers don't cure acne. It could reduce the appearance of scars, but the difference isn't huge and if you are on a budget you would just feel like you wasted a lot of money. Those before/after pix are just to lure you in. Don't trust them, its about marketing.

[emigpesymmers]

I would not put a laser on my face I bought off ebay.

See if you can find information on it from the FDA.