There are many systems used for acne scars including full field carbon dioxide, erbium and YSGG; as well as fractional non-ablative such as Pixel and Fraxel Restore; and ablative fractional such as erbium (sciton profractional), carbon dioxide and YSGG. Very confusing for docs and patients. Data is out there... more
Erbium Yag for acne scars?
I have been offered a combination of Pixel laser and Erbium Yag 2940 traditional laser for 2 or 3 sessions of each at monthly intervals for acne scarring, red marks and a little sun damage. Would this be effective at solving my issues or are other lasers such as Active FX and Fraxel more suited to the job?
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