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Which Laser is Best for Improving Acne Scars, Wrinkles and Reducing Redness and Patchy Skin?
I have had IPL but did not find much improvement in the pigmentation. Which laser would be best for acne scars, wrinkles and to give a more even pigmentation that reduces redness. I would like to use one laser if possible?
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Peter Hewitt 1
in uk
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Laser Resurfacing and Acne Scars
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, there is no one "magic laser." For red or brown pigment, I recommend the IPL, for acne scars CO2 fractional resurfacing, and for redness the pulse dye laser. Be certain to be under the supervision of a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with expertise in laser surgery for the most effective and safe treatments. I hope this helps.
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Choose the Physician first.
I usually caution my patients to be VERY careful about shopping for a specific laser or treatment and to focus on the experience, background and training of the physiain/surgeon instead. In the cosmetic surgery world, a good patient outcome is the result of a qualified physician more so than the actual device used. Keep in mind that the education, training, specialization and years in practice of your physician should be major factors in your decision. ...
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Best Laser For Improvements
The Sciton Erbium:Yag laser is an excellent laser used in the operating room under anesthesia as it treats the deepest layers of skin, and can achieve extraordinary results in appropriate patients.This laser can be used in darker skinned patients and produces outstanding results for acne scarring, fine or deeper skin wrinkles, enlarged pores, and irregular skin pigmentation. Healing afterwards is generally uneventful, consisting of what looks like a deep sunburn that is treated...
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Which Laser is Best for Improving Acne Scars, Wrinkles and Reducing Redness and Patchy Skin?
We offer the DOT Co2 Laser in our office for facial resurfacing. It's an excellent choice to soften acne marks, soften wrinkles and patchy discolored skin.
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No Single Laser Will Effectively Treat Everything For Every Circumstance
There is not one laser which does everything. The fractional lasers are the ones receiving the most "press" at this time, and for good reason – they work. But lifestyle and downtime are important contributors to determine which device works best for which condition we are treating. So, for instance, if you had no downtime issues, we might choose a CO2 fractional system or and erbium YAG fractional system. If downtime is an issue, we might use a...
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Depending on the cause of redness and patchy skin, different lasers need to be used.
No one laser can accomplish acne scars, wrinkles, redness, and patchy skin, unless the redness is due to sun damage. If I were trying to accomplish as many of those issues I may choose to use the Fraxel Dual or the CO2 fractional resurfacing laser. The Dual or C02 can improve the acne scars, patchy skin (if this includes browning of the skin) and wrinkles by combining two different lasers in one treatment. If the redness is due to rosacea, these lasers may not improve the...
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Laser treatment for acne scars.
Acne scars are some of the most difficult problems to solve no matter the treatment. I always tell my acne scar patients in my Salt Lake City, Utah plastic surgery office that no matter how much improvement we get with a treatment that they will always wish that there was more improvement.
Acne scars usually have to be treated with multiple different treatments which may include:
CO2 laser resurfacing
dermabrasion
excision (cutting them out or punch biopsy...
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Acne scars and redness
Acne scars are treated depending on what depth and shape they are with different treatments such as punch grafts, excision, chemical peels, CO2 laser, Fractional Restore laser, dermabrasion,etc. No one treatment improves acne scars considerably and at the same time treats the redness. V-beam laser can be done in the healing phase after laser resurfacing to reduce redness if it doesn't decrease by itself.
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Best Laser
The most important criteria in a successful laser treatment is the person performing the procedure. He/She must be trained, experienced, expert, and understanding of your objectives. There are several good lasers. Profractional works well for acne scars and improving the texture/tone of the skin. Full Sciton Laser is best to treat the full array of issues acne scars, wrinkles, and pigmentation that you seek to address.
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