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Best Laser for Skin Rejuvenation?
asked 3 years ago by cr_christy in Columbus, Ohio
Latest answer by Michael Law, MD
Question viewed 1,840 times
Tags: age 25-34, fine lines, scar
I'm 28 and looking for a laser treatment that addresses fine lines, mild acne scarring, and sun damage and tightening. I've had micro laser peels in the past and was not too impressed with the results. My biggest concerns are the lines/small folds under my eyes, fine lines from nose to mouth, and overall texture/tone. Would Active FX or Fraxel CO2 be effective for my needs? I would prefer a laser that only requires 1 or 2 treatments.
11 answers to Best Laser for Skin Rejuvenation?
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Laser treatments
The best options for fine lines, acne scarring, and sun damage are erbium laser resurfacing and profractional. Fraxel laser works well for more subtle improvement.
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Best Laser for Skin Rejuvenation
Laser Skin Tightening : Over the last several years, one focus of aesthetic medical technology has been on a means for improving fine wrinkles and lines on the face without prolonged 'downtime'. This is often referred to as non-invasive collagen remodeling.
This has traditionally been accomplished with laser peels (carbon dioxide, erbium) or deep chemical peels (phenol, high-concentration TCA), which resurface the skin by creating a second-degree burn. The epidermis is...
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Active FX or Fraxel CO2 are both great options
Active FX or Fraxel CO2 are both great options, just make sure you go to an expert. I would recommend Dr Mitchel Goldman in San Diego, CA if you live anywhere near that area.
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Active FX for fine lines and acne scars
We have found Active/ Total FX to be a great treatment for fine lines and acne scars in younger patients. Healing time is generally about one week, and all patients have noted significant improvement. For facial rejuvenation, one treatment is usually all that is needed, however for acne scars patients may want a touch up treatment after 3 months.
Roy A. David, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
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A Fractional laser should serve you well
Skin rejuvenation can be done using a fractional C02 laser. There are several brands out there, including Fraxel, Active Fx, Cynosure Smartskin.
Any fractional laser should be able to do what you want, in the right hands. You should see improvement in as little as one treatment, but we find a cumulative enhancement with 2 or 3 treatments. Social downtime (redness) generally lasts about 4-7 days, and is readily concealed with makeup by about day 3.
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Christopher J. Peers, MD
South Bend Facial Plastic Surgeon
South Bend Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Best Laser for Skin Rejuvenation?
It sounds like you want a fractional CO2 laser. This will give you the best results with the fewest procedures. There are many companies who make fractional CO2 lasers and I would go with what your physician recommends based on his experience. You may want some patient recommendations as well.
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Fractionated CO2 Laser
Based on your description of fine lines, sun damage, and mild acne scarring, I would at least consider using a fractionated CO2 laser (Lutronic eCO2). At age 28, I would probably suggest a series of micro-laser peels, or low energy treatments. This would be coupled with a sun protection and skin care program to help prevent further damage .
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Laser skin rejuvenation
Fractional lasers are very effective treatments for overall skin rejuvenation. They treat lines, coarse or rough skin texture, pigment irregularities, and acne scarring. Some also cause mild skin tightening. There are 2 types, ablative and non-ablative, which basically means destructive and non-destructive. Ablative lasers cause more significant skin wounding and have more downtime, but can give you more dramatic results in fewer treatments. Non-ablative lasers...
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Jordana Gilman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Fractional CO2 laser is the new gold standard for Skin Rejuvenation
Unless you don't have a week of downtime to spare, Fractional CO2 laser such as Active Fx, Fraxel Repair, Mixto, etc is your best bet for overall skin rejuvenation as it can bring out tightening, smoothing of textural irregularity on the skin, reversal of years of sun damage. If you do not have a week to spare, then consider a series of 3-5 IPL photofacial treatment to bring about a more eventone.
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Lasers and skin rejuvenation
For younger patients looking for significant improvement in texture, tone, and fine lines, the fractional CO2 lasers are excellent. They can provide significant improvement in 1-2 treatments and do not have signficant downtime. The difference between the micropeels and fractional CO2 lasers it that the CO2 penetrates the skin deeply enough to create the thermal injury that stimulates collagen production and tightening, which the micropeels only resurface the skin with little deep...
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Marc Klein, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Active Fx is a Great Option
I have been using Active Fx since the machine came out on the market several years ago. I remain very impressed by the results that this laser delivers. After having tested most of the competing devices, I know that the Active Fx is able to produce real, visible improvements after just one treatment.
The main indications for performing an Active Fx treatment are: fine lines/wrinkles, acne scars, sun spots and skin laxity caused by years of sun exposure, and uneven skin tone/pebbly skin...
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Ilya Reyter, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologist
Beverly Hills Dermatologist