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Can MTZ Lines Be Permanent with the Profractional XC Laser?
asked 1 year ago by KdDaisey
Latest answer by Emily Altman, MD
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Tags: permanent
What are MTZ lines? Is it true that if the Profractional XC laser creates to many mtz's (holes) and seals the vessels that no blood flow = dead cells? And if the laser goes too deep or to many passes are done in one spot can it cause cell death or damage the cells needed to create/renew new ones? I am 2 wks,3 days out from having Profractional XC laser and I have these white lines (made up of tiny holes) all over my face and my skin looks aged and dead.I'm devastated! Are the lines permanent?
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What is the healing process after Profractional XC laser resurfacing
A technical explanation before I answer your question:
Fractional laser resurfacing vaporizes tiny columns of skin within a certain area. The amount of skin vaporized ranges from 5% to 30% of the surface area treated. The depth of treatment ranges from 25 to 1500 micrometers. Consider that the epidermis (top layer of the skin) is approximately 100 micrometers, so in order to get to the dermis to have an effect on removing wrinkles or scars and on new collagen production...
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