Dr. Kris Reddy explains the Difference between Profractional Laser and Fraxel Laser

Aug. 5, 2010 - PRLog -- Dr. Kris Reddy is an expert surgeon with an extensive experience of over 30 years. Dr. Kris Reddy has developed proficiency and expertise in aesthetic plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures as a West Palm Beach plastic surgeon and cosmetic surgeon.

He explains the difference between Profractional Laser and Fraxel. Both Profractional Laser and Fraxel are designed to improve the texture and tone of the skin, to improve acne scars, to address facial lines, and treat some sun-damaged skin (e.g. brown spots). They are both not as useful for rosacea, melasma, or stretch marks.

Profractional Laser is a deeper laser (although not as aggressive as erbium laser resurfacing) and you will have some downtime for approximately 2-3 days while you heal. Profractional laser provides significant improvement after one treatment. However, it may need to be repeated to address deeper acne scars, exclaims Dr. Kris Reddy.

Fraxel Laser usually derives its benefits over the course of 5 to 6 treatments spaced one month apart. It is a more superficial laser than Profractional, and generally creates redness similar to a bad sunburn after each treatment. This redness subsides over 1 week, but does not require downtime.

Like most modalities, the treatment's success is dependent on the expertise of the user and the ability to use the correct modality or to combine to have the correct mix of modalities for a given problem.

To learn more about Profractional Laser and Fraxel, visit http://www.drkrisreddy.com

About Dr. Kris Reddy
Dr. Kris Reddy is a board certified plastic surgeon. He received his Plastic Surgery training from New Jersey College of Medicine. Dr. Reddy is the only board certified plastic surgeon to be a Fellow of American and International College of Surgeons in Palm Beach County. He has been on the active staff of John F. Kennedy Medical Center, Atlantis, Florida since 1974. Dr. Kris Reddy is a Fellow of American College of Surgeons (FACS) and Fellow of International College of Surgeons (FICS) in South Florida. Dr. Reddy is also a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.