Active/ Deep FX can be a great treatment for acne scars. Many patients require more than one treatment, usually spaced every 6 - 9 months, so it is good to keep it in mind. You have to make sure the doctor you see for your scarring has all the available procedures in his or her arsenal, including... more
Active FX for Acne and Redness after Thermage and Fraxel?
I have acne scars on my cheeks and redness. I have had Thermage and 1 Fraxel treatment on my face with minimal results. Would I be a canidate for the Active FX treatments?
2 answers to “Active FX for Acne and Redness after...”
A: Active FX
Perhaps! It is hard to give you an exact recommendation without an exam but DeepFX can help increase collagen synthesis to help with acne scars. Additionally, ActiveFX helps with some pigmentary changes in the skin.
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24 Oct 2008
Make sure your skin is thoroughly evaluated prior to any treatment recommendation. In our office, both Active and Deep FX procedures have been phenomenal! You may require more than one treatment. However, ActiveDeep FX procedure would not necessarily address the "redness". I suspect you may have rosacea? - which there are many subtypes.