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Fraxel Re:Pair or EMatrix Sublative Resurfacing for Acne Scars?
asked 1 year ago by akaod in Florida
Latest answer by Mitchell Schwartz, MD
Question viewed 2,932 times
Which method should I pursue for my acne scars treatement? My current Dr. uses eMatrix sublative resurfacing but was wondering if the the Fraxel re:pair is the better choice.
3 answers to Fraxel Re:Pair or EMatrix Sublative Resurfacing for Acne Scars?
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Fraxel repair or eMatrix for the Treatment of Acne Scars
Hi Ak,
I have heard of (but not seen) great results with eMatrix (personally have not used), and have had the experience of treating many patients with Fraxel repair. My personal belief is that Fraxel repair is the best current available treatment for acne scars. Deep FX is also a very effective treatment.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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EMatrix is an Intriguing New Treatment for Acne Scars
EMatrix is a new technology that may have an advantage over the more "traditional" Fraxel laser. Unlike fractional ablative laser treatments where most of the effect is in the superficial layers of the skin (epidermis), the eMatrix affects only 5% of the epidermis and most of the effect is in the deeper tissue (dermis). This is because the eMatrix applies the energy in a “pyramid” shape. Because of this, the healing is rapid and the downtime is minimal. Because...
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Acne Scar Treatments - Skin Type Affects Treatment Choice
Fraxel has been the fractional laser choice for acne scars for a number of years - mostly because you can have treatments that cause little downtime. The no to low downtime trade off is more frequent sessions and possibly giving up some potential response.
All lasers generate substantial surface heat and this heat not only increases collagen levels, but also can activate melanin cells. eMatrix is designed to bypass those melanin cells by utilizing radio frequency energy instead of...
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