Interesting site: Is Fraxel Repair worth it? Fraxel ® Laser Treatment Repair or Re:Store(older model)                          To find out about Fraxel re:pair BEWARE:  Anyone choosing any laser treatment should make sure the physician treating them knows what they are doing and has had years of experience doing the procedure (not just a weekend course.) There are many GP's who do not have laser surgical experience,  or are "just at the location" when the patient is being treated by a "laser tech." As with any new technology it may be best to wait and see,  instead of being the face the clinic is experimenting on (don't be in the top 10).--Always ask for actual pictures of their clients--NOT STOCK PHOTOS....Be safe, you only have one face. The Fraxel Re:pair is a very new technology combined with CO2 resurfacing and is higher risk for permanent scarring. As with many new skin treatments time will only improve the outcome and treatment.  Safer Alternative treatment: Medical Micro-needling / Dermal Rolling Information on Fraxel re:store tm  (SR 1500 model) Fraxel Laser Treatment improves your skin's appearance by affecting only a fraction of your skin at a time with thousands of tiny microscopic laser spots. The fractional treatment allows the skin to heal much faster.  The purpose of the Fraxel is to smooth fine lines and uneven skin texture, reduce or eliminate pigment differences, and improve the appearance of scars. FRAXEL REVIEWS Benefits & Advantages Fraxel can treat any part of the body --hands, chest, neck, face Minimal downtime compared to other resurfacing FDA approved for treating for scarring, melasma Can treat all skin tone No oozing or crusting How Fraxel Laser  Works The Fraxel Laser is specially designed to alter only fractional volumes of the target area. It creates tiny microscopic wounds and a response in the coagulation of your own collagen fibers. It offers a speeding healing process. Downtime Expect 2-3 days swelling--mostly under the eyes if the whole face is treated, 5-7 days of a bronze-pink skin color--looks like you were out in the sun. Make-up can be worn the next day. The Experience A numbing topical is placed on treated area. Pain meds are are given to help you relax.  Feels like a sharp prickly /scratchy continuous heat across treated area. Risks Blistering / scarring can occur if skin isn't cooled properly during treatment. Discoloration is possible, sun sensitivity, acne breakouts, white little bumps (watery blisters). Expectations may not be met. Several  treatments required, most times scars and wrinkles are only softened. This is not a tightening device. The Success  Treatments are 1-2 weeks apart for most patients. Patients with melasma are about once month. Expect 4-6 treatments for the average person. Scarring can require more treatments 6-12 treatments depending on the condition.  The Fraxel Laser Treatment isn't a cure for melasma.  Melasma may return, just by going into the sun. Scars and wrinkles may soften but not disappear. Lip lines can prove themselves difficult.  Over a period of 3-6 months you will see a clinical improvement in sun damaged skin. Often Fraxel is combined with other treatments,such as;  Botox Cosmetics or dermal fillers. Raidesse or other facial fillers may breakdown during treatment. Costs of the SR1500 / Fraxel Re:store(older model): Expect to pay (in Victoria,BC) about $1200 per treatment  for full face and you need at least four to five treatments. To treat scarring is on average 10-12 treatments. In Vancouver, BC and in US the treatments are approx. $500 per treatment.  Photo Gallery for Fraxel Re:store (older model /stock photos) Fraxel RE:pair  is usually one treatment the average cost is around $2500-$3500 (Seattle / Vancouver.) In Victoria BC its $4500.00 FRAXEL Presentation (older model)--STOCK PHOTOS Find out more information on the Fraxel website.