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Fractional Co2 Laser for Acne Scars on Asian Skin?

I'm a Filipina woman with deep acne scars.  A dermatologist recommended a light Fractional CO2. I was told new CO2s are safer.  I was...

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Difference Between Fractional and CO2 Lasers?

Is a Fractional non-ablative laser different than a CO2 ablative laser? Is one of these methods the best for treating acne scars? How long does the...

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What's the Difference Between Fractional and Yag Laser?

I have ice pick acne scars. I went for a free consultation and they said I would receive Fractional laser therapy. Later on I went to their...

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Best Fractional Laser Face Resurfacing for Acne Scars? (photo)

I am 22 and have some mild acne scarring (ice pick scarring and light red spots). I have tried peels (Vi peel, salicylic acid, TCA, etc.) mild lasers...

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How Permanent Are Co2 Laser Effects on Scars?

Hello, I'm curious, are effects achieved by fractional co2 laser treatment are permanent? I'm aware that time does it's job for skin quality but how...

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Fractional Laser Vs Skin Needling for Boxcar, Rolling and Icepick Acne Scars? (photo)

Want to understand punch elevation, laser, skin needling and microdermabration which best to which kind of scares boxcar, rolling scars and icepick...

Fractional CO2 Laser for Red Marks and Acne Scars?

Next month, I am going to have a Fractional CO2 laser procedure its been now 6 months since i finished Accutane and my acne is under control but a lot...

What Can I Do for Redness/PIH/dry/pores Enlarge/blackhead and Whitehead? (photo)

Hey Doctors. I had mild acne scars since i had acne last August 2010. I started taking Acnotin/Roaccutane on last September 2010 n stopped end of May...

Fractional Co2 vs. Fraxel Duel 1550/1927. Which Is Recommended For Acne Scars on Indian Skin? (photo)

Hi...My am Suvendu from India.I have mild acne scars on my cheeks.For this I want to do laser treatment.What kind of laser is best for Indian darker...

Is Palomar Lux Fractional Laser Effective for Dark Skin?

I'm Pakistani so I have dark skin and on my cheeks I have acne scars (craters) want to smooth them out and was told to do Palomar Lux 1540 laser does...

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