Is Fraxel or IPL better?

IPL works best on lighter skin tones to reduce hyper-pigmentation. Similar side effects occur with IPL, including redness, dryness, swelling, and peeling. Simply put, Fraxel may be more efficient for removing wrinkles and dark spots, while IPL may be more effective for curing redness.
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Is IPL the same as Fraxel?

The biggest difference: IPL is light-based while Fraxel technology is laser-energy based. IPL utilizes short bursts of high-energy light to penetrate the skin. It addresses a range of issues such as unwanted hair, blood vessels and brown spots. In addition, it can help to rejuvenate the skin.
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What is better than Fraxel laser?

Fractora and Morpheus8 combine RF waves with microneedling technique for even better results. Unlike Fraxel laser, Fractora and Morpheus8 can be used on all skin types safely – on light and darker tones up to skin type VI with no risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
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Can you do Fraxel and IPL together?

Answer: Fraxel and IPL

The procedures can easily be done together. Fraxel will improve the texture and pigmentation but not the red. IPL will improve the red and brown If you combine the two you may need fewer Fraxel treatments overall.
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What is stronger than IPL?

BBL is a more advanced version of IPL therapy, both in terms of accuracy and targeting specific skin conditions for treatment: Skin tone and texture. Acne. Pigmentation.
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Fraxel vs IPL (Limelight). Which one is better for which skin condition? My experience with both.



Does IPL get rid of wrinkles?

Owing to this property, IPL is used to treat different skin problems in a variety of skin types. This system was initially employed to treat vascular lesions. Using various optical filters, it was also shown to be effective in skin rejuvenation and reduction of wrinkles and unwanted pigmentation.
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Is microneedling better than IPL?

IPL therapy is a more selective treatment compared to microneedling. It also brings faster results that last longer when compared to microneedling. However, it's not as effective in smoothing skin texture or promoting collagen production. If wrinkle reduction is your top priority, microneedling is better than IPL.
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Can Fraxel ruin your skin?

Because the Fraxel laser does damage your skin cells (in order for them to rejuvenate and improve your skin's appearance), you need to be certain to clean all treated areas several times a day – two to five, according to plasticsurgery.org – with saline or diluted vinegar solution, depending on your surgeon's ...
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What is the most effective facial laser?

Ablative Laser Treatments

These treatments are by far the most effective at reducing fine lines and wrinkles and balancing or removing skin discoloration," says Kolker. "These are also associated with the longest downtime and recovery periods.
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What is the best treatment for face tightening?

Laser resurfacing This is the most effective procedure for tightening loose skin.
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What lasers do celebrities use?

Many Hollywood production companies have included the Clear + Brilliant Laser for movie stars and actresses. Jennifer Anniston, Drew Barrymore, Khloe Kardashian, Hailey Baldwin, and Chrissy Teigen are among a few names that turn to this laser treatment for their skin.
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Can Fraxel make you look younger?

Fraxel is a resurfacing laser that is guaranteed to improve tone, texture and radiance for aging, sun damaged or scarred skin. It is designed to create a younger looking appearance in just ONE treatment.
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Is Fraxel laser worth the money?

Since the Fraxel laser promotes rapid cell turnover and collagen production, it works extremely well on dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles along with other skin conditions such as acne scars. The Fraxel laser is also an effective treatment for skin discoloration.
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How long does Fraxel laser last?

Soon after the treatment, the surface of your skin will feel softer, look brighter and show more even tone. The next 3 to 6 months will bring additional improvement as the deeper layers of the skin continue to heal. Results can last for several years depending on your age and skin condition.
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Does Fraxel remove brown spots?

Fraxel Laser is FDA approved to treat brown spots on the face and body, periorbital wrinkles, and melasma. It has also received FDA approval for skin resurfacing procedures, including photocoagulation of pigmented lesions such as age spots, sun spots and dyschromia (a disorder of pigmentation of skin or hair).
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Which laser is best for wrinkles?

Erbium (Er:YAG) Lasers can be ablative or non-ablative. They promote collagen remodeling, making them popular options for treating fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, and age spots.
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What is the best laser to tighten skin?

IPL. When it comes to the best laser skin tightening treatment, Thermage and IPL are both excellent options that can provide for firmer, younger looking skin with little to no side effects and zero recovery time.
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What is newest laser treatment for face?

The newest version of CO2 laser resurfacing (fractionated CO2) uses very short pulsed light energy (known as ultrapulse) or continuous light beams that are delivered in a scanning pattern to remove thin layers of skin with minimal heat damage. Recovery takes up to two weeks.
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What is the strongest laser resurfacing?

Most powerful treatment using erbium laser to vaporize down to the deeper layers of the skin. Contour TRL has the ability to be tuned for different tissue effects to deliver the best results for the patient's skin concerns.
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How often should you do Fraxel?

Each Fraxel laser treatment session is spaced three to four weeks apart. Results are immediate and progressive. Sun protection is important between treatment sessions. After an initial full treatment series is complete, a maintenance treatment performed once to twice annually is helpful to maintain results.
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Will one Fraxel treatment do anything?

With the 1927 wavelength (the one used for fading pigment), one treatment can decrease 80 percent of the discoloration. Dr. Nussbaum says you might need a touch-up with a Clear + Brilliant laser four to six months later, but usually one Fraxel session is enough to last you the year.
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How painful is Fraxel?

The 'new' Fraxel is not painful for most patients; a mild prickling sensation can be felt. We ensure patients are comfortable by applying a topical anaesthetic cream before the treatment and the machine now comes with a Zimmer device, which blows chilled air on the skin as the laser works, distracting nerve endings.
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Does IPL build collagen?

In the process of heating up your skin, IPL encourages the production of more collagen. It stimulates the natural process by which your body repairs all kinds of damage. Once produced, the collagen goes to work on improving the effects of sun damage and the other factors that make your skin look more age.
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Does IPL help with sagging skin?

Areas of the body that can be treated with IPL laser treatment include: Facial lines and wrinkles. Loose, sagging jowls.
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Which is better Fraxel or microneedling?

Both procedures inflict micro-injuries on the patients, forcing the body to produce collagen, a skin-repairing protein. Fraxel fractional lasers penetrate the skin more deeply than microneedling, making the Fraxel treatment better suited for patients with major skin issues and microneedling better for mild skin issues.
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