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What is the Difference Between Fractional Laser and Laser Genesis for Treating Acne Scars?
asked 1 year ago by WrD in Emirates
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
Question viewed 504 times
Tags: acne scars, comparison
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 answers to What is the Difference Between Fractional Laser and Laser Genesis for Treating Acne Scars?
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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.
Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon
Danville Plastic Surgeon
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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...
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Temp Patterson, MD
Burley Facial Plastic Surgeon
Burley Facial Plastic Surgeon