This is fairly simple. I have been doing both for almost a year. They represent two different ways to deliver CO2 laser energy to the skin. The ActiveFX device uses a pattern of 1.3mm spots or hits of CO2 energy scattered over the skin. How much coverage you get depends on the density - I have used up to 96%... more
Active FX vs. Deep FX - what's the difference?
I don't get how Deep FX is any different than Active FX... Are they just different brand names?
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28 Jul 2008
The difference lies in the diameter of the energy called "spot size". The Active FX energy diameter is larger, treating more superficial layers of skin, while the Deep FX energy diameter is very small - "micro" - 12 microns to be exact. That's smaller than the diameter of a hair follicle. Why? To penetrate deep layers of skin, stimulating even more collagen production!