What Would Be Better for Moderate Acne Scarring (Non-cystic): MixTo or DeepFX Laser?

I can only afford one treatment and would like to know which of these lasers goes deeper for better results. I am 34, and the scarring is all over my face. I also have a 2 inch scar in my right smile line. Please help me make a decision. Both of the doctors are very experienced.

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by Julia Willits in Willits, California

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Why a Single Laser Treatment May be "Not Enough" for Acne Scars

Scars represent tissue loss. This means you need to somehow replace the lost tissue with new collagen. A single treatment of either MiXto or DeepFX won't be sufficient to get the job done. Here's why: Collagen response to laser is based on a controlled injury - fractional laser gives you a certain level of that injury to turn on collagen building. It is only through repeated treatments that you get the accumulated collagen build that you need to effectively smooth acne scars... more

Mixto vs. deep fx

The question about which laser with which to be treated is not the correct one to ask. What you should be asking is "which doctor operating the laser is most experienced"? There is no single treatment that is likely to give you as much improvement as you need. You need to work with a physician who treats a lot of acne scars.

Brian Biesman, MD

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Fractional laser treatments must be repeated for acne scarring

Fractional laser treatments must be repeated for acne scarring. There is no evidence that the depth of the treatment is as important as number of treatment sessions and per cent of surface covered by the laser. Therefore, technique with fracitonal lasers is more important than the name of the laser.

Total FX for Acne Scarring

Thank you for the question. After evaluation your skin, I would suggest you undergo a Total FX treatment. This laser, in our hands, is unparalleled for management of moderate to severe acne scarring. Best of luck, Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S.