Deep FX Vs Total FX in Terms of Downtime?

I am 39, have severe acne scars and a bad skin appearance with pigmentation, uneven tone etc. My dermatologist suggested the Deep FX saying the down time is about 3 days (much less than the Total FX which is around 7 to 10 days).

Is it true, that the down time period is that short with Deep FX? Also, is it the best treatment for acne scars and skin tightening?

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by tipola22 in lebanon

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Total FX takes longer to heal than Deep FX

When I use the DeepFX to treat acne scars my patients can expect 4-5 days of downtime. They are still pink for several weeks but can wear makeup at 5 days to cover it up. Total FX can heal in as little as 5 days or as long as 10 days depending on the settings. Total FX is a Deep FX treatment with an Active FX treatment on top. If you are using high energy you can expect more heat and longer healing times. I have not really found much value in using the Active FX on younger patients with... more