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What is the Difference Between Fractional Laser and Laser Genesis for Treating Acne Scars?

I've been trying to treat my acne scars from a long time, the last treatment i have followed was derma roller and it didn't work.. One doctor has advised me to go for laser genisis and another doctor told me to go for fractional laser.. am confused now .. my acne scars are almost 5 years old

2 Doctor Answers | Asked by WrD in Emirates
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Laser Genesis

Fractional lasers are semi-ablative, the Genesis is not. There is no scabbing with the Genesis. Thank you for your question and good luck with everything.
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Fractional Lasers vs. Laser Genesis

Fractional laser treatment is a non-invasive treatment that uses a device to deliver a laser beam divided into thousands of microscopic treatment zones that target a fraction of the skin at a time. Ablative lasers treat the entire surface of the skin, while fractional lasers treat spots that are separated by areas of untreated normal skin. The epidermis(superficial skin) and dermis (deeper skin layers) are both affected by this type of laser. The first fractional... more

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