Fractional CO2 laser for fine lines. Is the Lutronic machine good for this?

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I'll be visiting Vietnam for vacation and thought I might as well get fractional laser treatment for my fine lines (while I have the time off for my skin to heal.) I looked into a dermatology clinic there and asked what kind of laser they use for fractional laser treatments. They replied that they use a machine called "Lutronic". They suggest 3/4 treatments for optimal results. Is this a good, appropriate laser for the job? It's always scarier doing things abroad,so any advice is appreciated!

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.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

lasers, fillers, microneedling/PRP all improve the mouth area, you can even do J Plasma/Renuvion for a better improvement.  See an expert for a combination approach.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Mahmood Kara, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

The Lutronic ECO2 fractional laser is an excellent laser for resurfacing of scars/wrinkles/pigmentation. This device yields great results with less downtime but does require minimum 3 sessions for best results. Please keep in mind treatments are spaced at least 4 weeks apart and avoidance of sun exposure is crucial to prevent pigment changes.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

This is a good laser, the rate limiting factor is the specialist. Lutronic has a long history of making brilliant devices. All the best, Dr Davin Lim

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