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Acne scar 'screen print' effect did disappear eventually
As mentioned above, the acne scar areas I had treated originally showcased a fabric texture. That took a *loooooong* time to disappear. Many months at least. However, once it disappeared, the scar areas were slightly improved.
I would suggest caution to anyone wanting to do their entire face in this manner, but if you happen to have the screen print effect, don't be terrified that it will last forever.
I would suggest caution to anyone wanting to do their entire face in this manner, but if you happen to have the screen print effect, don't be terrified that it will last forever.
Update: I made an error above--it wasn't the "Lux...
Update: I made an error above--it wasn't the "Lux 1540" that was used but the newer "1540 Fractional Laser." The 1540 Fractional Laser attachment is used for the Palomar Icon, whereas the Lux 1540 attachment is used on the StarLux. You can compare the two products on Palomar's site: http://www.palomarmedical.com/products/palomar-icon.aspx
I don't know if there is any difference between the two attachments, but I'll let you know if I discover anything.
I don't know if there is any difference between the two attachments, but I'll let you know if I discover anything.
Okay, I have a bit more information about the two...
Okay, I have a bit more information about the two 1540 heads used for the melasma and for the acne scarring:
Melasma attachment: 15 mm 1540 Fractional Laser; pulse width 10; 7 mJ/microbeam
Acne scarring attachment: either the 10mm or the 12x12 mm 1540 Fractional Laser; pulse width 10; 40 mJ/microbeam
I checked the differences between the StarLux 1540 attachments and the Icon 1540 attachments, and they appear to be identical. You can check yourself here for the StarLux: http://www.palomarmedical.com/products/starlux/handpiece-specifications.aspx
Here for the Icon: http://www.palomarmedical.com/products/palomar-icon/handpiece-specifications.aspx
Melasma attachment: 15 mm 1540 Fractional Laser; pulse width 10; 7 mJ/microbeam
Acne scarring attachment: either the 10mm or the 12x12 mm 1540 Fractional Laser; pulse width 10; 40 mJ/microbeam
I checked the differences between the StarLux 1540 attachments and the Icon 1540 attachments, and they appear to be identical. You can check yourself here for the StarLux: http://www.palomarmedical.com/products/starlux/handpiece-specifications.aspx
Here for the Icon: http://www.palomarmedical.com/products/palomar-icon/handpiece-specifications.aspx