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Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) Vs. Fraxel Laser for Acne Scars?

asked 3 years ago by TiredOfLunarSurace in San Diego, CA
Latest answer by Michael A. Persky, MD
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Tags: collagen, comparison

Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) and Fraxel Laser treatments seem to work in a similar manner: they create micro injuries to the skin to stimulate collagen production. Is this correct? It would seem CIT would be the preferred treatment because it does not destroy cells like the Fraxel treatment. I'm interested in knowing CIT effects on acne scars, which I assume are mostly localized collagen loss? Please comment on these assumptions.

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Fraxel Repair is superior in acne scar treatment

Hi Tired, The CIT treatment is a roller with tiny sharp needles that put small holes into the patient’s skin. No skin is removed so there is not any immediate contraction of the skin. In many treatments, a solution with vitamins and other skin stimulants are then applied to the skin. The treatment is liked aerating a lawn, only more bloody. Fraxel re:pair uses carbon dioxide laser. Wherever the laser column strikes the skin, the skin is immediately vaporized, and a micro-column of air... more
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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