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Fractional Laser Comparison of Starlux 2940, Fraxel Repair and SmartXide
Do fractional ablative lasers work the same? More specifically, is SmartXide DOT therapy as good as Fraxel Repair or the Starlux 2940?
Asked 31 months ago by
Jol in Atlanta Georgia
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Different Brands of fractional CO2
There are many different brands of fractional CO2. There are studies reported in the literature that they are pretty much the same with respect to efficacy. I have persona;;y used the Fraxel, Active FX, Lutronics and Smartxide dot. In my opinion, they all will give you similar result. The most important component is not the laser but the practitioner doing it. If you have an experienced practitioner, you will achieve great results no matter which laser you use. I have the Smartxide Dot and I...
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Santa Monica Dermatologic Surgeon
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Fractionated Lasers, Are They All the Same
Hi Jol,
All fractional lasers are not the same. They vary in many parameters including power, depth of treatment, percentage of skin treated, application of the laser, cost to purchase, speed, disposables, and consequently results.
The original fractionated laser was Fraxel. The first fractionated CO2 laser was Lumenis Active FX. Fraxel repair was the second fractionated laser. There are now over 12 companies with fractionated CO2 lasers.
All three of the lasers that you mentioned are...
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