Unfortunately, there is no "one size fits all" treatment for acne scars. There are different types and depths, sometimes pigment changes, and sometimes redness. For most acne scars that are not red or pigmented, collagen must be remodeled. Only a limited amount of collagen remodeling takes place with... more
In terms of acne scars, what are the major differences between peels and laser resurfacing?
Because of the huge cost difference, I'm just curious if a chemical peel would be a cheaper alternative to helping with my acne scars? I have paid for 2 Pixel laser treatments so far with so-so results, then I look at these chemical peel results and the improvements seem to be just as dramatic.
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A: Pixel laser is a type of fractional ablative laser. For...
Pixel laser is a type of fractional ablative laser. For patients with acne, fractional lasers can be a good option but for some with more severe acne, traditional CO2 lasers, deep chemical peels (such as phenol peels), or dermabrasion may be a better alternative. In addition, for some patients with deep 'ice... more
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