Best Laser for Skin Resurfacing

Armando Soto, M.D. answers: What's the best laser for skin resurfacing?

My dermatologist offers a laser treatment for skin "resurfacing" which is different from the laser at my favorite medispa. Are all lasers the same? How do I make sure they use the right one?


Armando Soto, MD
11 months ago
By Armando Soto, MD - Orlando Plastic Surgeon

I would agree that there is no "best" laser for all problems and all patients... The laser I would recommend would really depend to a large extent on your skin type, skin history, and your goals for improvement.

For wrinkles, brown spots, and acne scarring, my favorite tool is the Mixto SX laser because by combining the benefits of the Carbon Dioxide modality with modern, Micro-fractional technology, I believe it offers "the best of both worlds", if you will.

You can achieve the results of the best CO2 lasers, but with the more comfortable, shorter and easier recovery associated with fractional lasers. The micro fractionation also lowers risks significantly.

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