Pico Discovery laser with Forma vs with IPL?

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I am considering to combine RF treatment with Pico laser for skin tightening and reduction in fine and medium to deep wrinkles. I have marionette lines and skin suggin in jaw area. I have also many small wrinkles and uneven skin texture for which I am considering Pico. During consultation it suggested to do Pico with IPL in stead, as this is more effective for collagen production and should give better results. How effective IPL for skin tightening and collagen production? Not pigmentation only

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser.  Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.  
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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

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Pico Discovery laser with Forma vs with IPL?

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