Trauma scar and acne scar - is there a difference in strength between SmartXide Dot CO2 and SecretPro by Cutera?

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I have acne scars and a laceration scar for which I’d like to do a CO2 laser treatment(s) to smooth out the texture of my skin. I’m okay with any downtime, just looking for the best result. Is there a difference in the strength of the CO2 between the SmartXide Dot C02 and the SecretPro by Cutera? I know SecretPro also offers RF but I would go with the Dot if it’s stronger. Thank you!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark pigmentation. Our approach utilizes a multi-depth approach that targets melanocytes in the epidermis and collagen fibroblasts in the dermis. This approach can be combined with a TCA Peel in a process known as a sapphire peel. Fractional laser is excellent for acne scars and contour scars in the skin. Patients are advised to undergo skin protocols with Melarase creams before and after treatment to help reduce pigmentation. Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. After the laser, we expect redness for a few weeks as the skin improves. PRP and Hydrafacial enzyme facials can further improve skin quality after fractional co2.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

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