Laser Resurfacing: Q&A
Ask a QuestionWhat's the Best Laser for Skin Resurfacing?
My dermatologist offers a laser treatment for skin "resurfacing" which is different from the laser at my favorite medispa. Are all lasers the same? How do I make sure they use the right one?
Fractional laser is NOT the best.
CO2 lasers are the gold standard!!
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Well, substitute 'Collective fear of competition' and you approach the truth. The problem is the 'truth' doesn't sell or get bums on seats.
This was particularly noticeable during the period of the recent much hyped non-ablative methods of facial rejuvenation. This behavioural change in attitude prompted a realisation by both doctors and patients that these methods were comparable with ablative skin resurfacing and were often subject to extravagant claims in terms of efficacy. The older CO2 laser resurfacing was for many years considered the ‘gold standard’ for the treatment of rhytides and photodamaged facial skin and in the right hands, still is.