You will get a more superficial result with Active FX. This will heal in about 4 days. The Deep FX gives a more collagen stimulating result and takes longer to heal about 5-7 days. The combination of the 2 is the home run with the most improvement seen but of course the longer healing time... more
Should I get Active FX and Deep FX together?
I was going to make an appointment for Active FX today, but it seems like everyone is getting Deep FX with their Active FX now. Should I get both too? What's the difference if I get Active FX by itself vs. Deep FX with Active FX? How much more expensive is it?
3 answers to “Should I get Active FX and Deep FX...”
A: Deep FX and Active FX are ideally used together
Active FX can treat the more superficial elements of the skin like superficial wrinkles, pigmentation, and scars. Deep fx stimulates more of the deeper tissue to cause the skin to contract and shrink to increase the tone of the skin and create more collagen within the deeper layers. They can be done together... more
A: Active FX and Deep FX together
Active FX is a fractionated carbon dioxide laser, as is Deep FX. There are no published studies to date showing efficacy of one over the other, and the long term differences of one to the other. The Deep FX does go deeper into the dermis to stimulate collagen growth, so it looks better on paper. But this... more
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99 posts
28 May 2008
I do have both the ActiveFX and DeepFX options. I use them frequently and have appreciated their differences. We conduct our own research combining them along with other modalities. I love using them together (called TotalFX). The results of either one alone do not compare to the combination. They both use fractionated CO2 but at different depths. We use DeepFX to go much deeper and stimulate more collagen. It is great on deeper wrinkles, scars and for general skin tightening. ActiveFX is more superficial and does a better job at dyschromias and general resurfacing. Each has a unique role. They are not the same but combined, NOTHING COMES CLOSE! If you only have the financial resources to choose one, go with a stronger ActiveFX treatment (or apply for financing and get them both)!
27 posts
28 Jul 2008
Both procedures Active and Deep FX offers the best in fractional laser technology today. Tightening and clearing up pores and sun damage safely without many of the complications and downtime as with traditional resurfacing procedures. Technique and physician performing this procedure is key. Good luck!