Fraxel or Microneedling?

 

Which one to choose: “Fraxel or micro-needling? Perhaps most of you are already familiar with what these two words stand for.

 

If you follow our blog posts, you can come across several posts devoted to these topics.

In today’s post, I will cover the differences between Fraxel and micro-needling and help you make the right decision before having these skin treatments.

If you wish to remove acne scars, improve wrinkles, sun spots, and enlarged pores, Fraxel or Micro-needling will be the best alternative to tackle skin problems. What are the differences between them?

Before we tell them apart, let us look at the similarities of Fraxel and micro-needling laser. Both Fraxel and micro-needling laser entail making micro-injuries onto the skin. Then these micro-injuries stimulate or induce collagen production.

Collagen is a protein that helps skin self-repair and restores skin elasticity. Also, Fraxel and micro-needling laser improve the general texture and the tone of the damaged skin.   

 

What are the differences? Micro-needling is an invasive laser treatment involving the use of the special micro-needles. It is mainly used to treat post-acne scars, enlarged pores, or stretch marks. 

 

Micro-injuries with tiny needles repair the damaged skin and paves the way for the new cell redevelopment. Collagen generation plays a vital role in this process of damaged skin repair. 

Fraxel laser is a non-invasive laser treatment that penetrates the skin and induces elastic and collagen production. Unlike micro-needling, Fraxel laser focuses on the targeted area by improving pigmentation, fine lines, and enlarged pores. 

 

Conclusion. Well, both micro-needling and Fractional laser is effective laser treatments. It makes sense to consult with a certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon before applying the lasers. 

However, if your concern is enlarged pores and acne spots or scars, micro-needling will be suitable to address them. But if you wish to remove or improve fine wrinkles, discoloration (pigmentation) and rejuvenate aging skin, Fraxel will solve those problems.

 

However, it is necessary not to forget that every person’s skin is different. Just because micro-needling worked for one person does not mean that it will do for your skin.

That is why you should have a consultation and enough study regarding these procedures and take an individual approach in tackling skin problems.