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Number of EMatrix Sessions for Deep Acne Scars

How many eMatrix sessions do I have to undergo to achieve clear looking skin that is free from deep acne marks and scars? Is the procedure same as profractional laser therapy?

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EMatrix is not the same as laser but has similar effects on acne scars

We don't have direct experience with profractional laser, but we do with eMatrix. eMatrix is not a laser, so the benefits are that for anyone with ethnic skin - or ethnic genetic mix - you can pretty much bypass the worry of post treatment hyperpigmentation. There is actually no laser or resurfacing system that will completely clear skin of deep scars. Treatment will help lessen them, but don't expect to have skin that is totally smooth. eMatrix (and laser) both work by... more

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Flor A. Mayoral, M.D. 8 Aug 2012
We find that three to five sessions with EMatrix, spaced three to four weeks apart, can improve acne scars, and can actually improve active acne temporarily. Profractional and EMatrix are only alike in the fact that they cause small points of injury on the skin. EMatrix does this with radiofrequency, profractional lasers use light rays. The advantage of EMatrix is that it also causes tightening of the skin by producing new collagen, thus a more visible change in the surface of the skin is apparent when we are looking at scars and irregularities. Deeper scars will be more difficult to improve, especially if they are deep and narrow (icepick).

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