Is there one CO2 Laser better than the other that would help acne scar treatment? (Photos)

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I’ve had a difficult time getting an overall diagnosis for the skin issues I’m having on my chin. I’ve just been told I have congestion and scaring and to look into some type of co2 laser. Is there one better than the other that would help my particular situation? Does the texture on my skin look consistent to something else that could be going on like seborrheic or perioal dermatitis?

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.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

Acne scar are very difficult to treat.  Erbium laser is very precise and the depth can be more precisely controlled for deeper resurfacing.

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