Best Laser Treatment for Scars and Large Pores?

Fraxel Restore is one of the best lasers for skin resurfacing. Fraxel laser works great for acne scars, pigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles. Depending on the condition treated, Fraxel can be done in a series, or a single treatment.

More aggressive treatments are necessary for acne scars, which mean more swelling and redness for up to 1 week. Side-effects are temporary and include itching, dry skin, and peeling.

Fraxel Restore is good for all skin types and guarantees immediate results.

Thank you for the excellent question.  The answer is complicated because acne and chickenpox scar treatment is best tailored to the individual skin type and the individual scars.  The best scar treatment is usually a multimodal approach.  Some of the best tools for scarring include physical modalities such as subcision, microneedling, PRP, injectable filler and dermabrasion combined with resurfacing lasers (such as Fraxel, CO2 or erbium).  All of these techniques and lasers have their own advantages and disadvantages, so be sure to have an in person consultation with a scar specialist well versed in all of these procedures and technologies.   I hope this helps.

Great question! Although there is not just one best laser, there are a variety that fits each person's specific needs. The Laser Genesis treatment targets large pores, while the Fraxel treatment works great for improving acne scars. As always, it is best to visit an office for consultation.Best wishes,Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS

Shrinking your pores can
take several treatments. Chemical peels, prescription retin-a creams, and
lasers such as the Ematrix and Fraxel can all help with improving pore
size. There is also another in-office treatment called photodynamic light
therapy. This not only helps improve poor size but can target up to 75%
of your precancer skin cells, thus decreasing your risk for squamous cell
carcinoma.

While virtually every laser company likes to think that their specific laser reduces pore size, there is NO laser that actually does so. Pore size is best reduced by proper cleansing with a salicylic acid cleanser and a Clarisonic skin brush. This cleansing regimen will reduce pore size by removing its contents.

Instead of a laser, the Intense Pulsed Light from Lumenis has been demonstrated in multiple clinical studies to further reduce pore size. This effect is secondary to destroying or minimizing the size of a hair. Remember that a “pore” always contains a hair so the smaller the hair and the less “stuff” that is in the pore, the smaller it appears.