I have severe rolling acne scars. I have had a consultation with different dermatologists. I heard fraxel and fractora are great options for treatment. Which treatment is more effective?
January 26, 2016
Answer: Fractura vs Fraxel In my opinion, the Fractora device would be superior to using the Fraxel laser for depressed acne scars. The Fractura is a type of micro needle radio frequency. It has the ability to volumize underneath the stars. I would suggest combining the Fractura with subcision. The scars will not raise if they are being held down by tethers. The Fraxel device is a fractionated laser. Lasers do not have the ability to lift skin. They are excellent at smoothing out the edges. In my opinion, the Infini is a better device due to the depth of penetration and control of volumization compared to the Fractora. Multiple sessions may be needed. I would seek a doctor who has experience in treating acne scars. Ask to see photos. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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January 26, 2016
Answer: Fractura vs Fraxel In my opinion, the Fractora device would be superior to using the Fraxel laser for depressed acne scars. The Fractura is a type of micro needle radio frequency. It has the ability to volumize underneath the stars. I would suggest combining the Fractura with subcision. The scars will not raise if they are being held down by tethers. The Fraxel device is a fractionated laser. Lasers do not have the ability to lift skin. They are excellent at smoothing out the edges. In my opinion, the Infini is a better device due to the depth of penetration and control of volumization compared to the Fractora. Multiple sessions may be needed. I would seek a doctor who has experience in treating acne scars. Ask to see photos. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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February 8, 2016
Answer: Both use energy but in very different ways In my opinion, Fractora would be the better of the two for rolling acne scars. Fractora uses radiofrequency microneedling to first physicially open up the top layer of skin with needles followed by transmitting radiofrequency energy between the needle tips of the device while under your skin. This has been shown in studies to increase the Type 1 collagen in the dermis which would help "fill in" the depressions from acne. Fraxel uses energy to create microscopic thermal burns direclty through your skin to stimulate the skin to produce collagen through injury. Both can improve collagen production, but Fractora seems to have more potential to augment the collagen beyond the skin's baseline to fill in the rolling scars.
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February 8, 2016
Answer: Both use energy but in very different ways In my opinion, Fractora would be the better of the two for rolling acne scars. Fractora uses radiofrequency microneedling to first physicially open up the top layer of skin with needles followed by transmitting radiofrequency energy between the needle tips of the device while under your skin. This has been shown in studies to increase the Type 1 collagen in the dermis which would help "fill in" the depressions from acne. Fraxel uses energy to create microscopic thermal burns direclty through your skin to stimulate the skin to produce collagen through injury. Both can improve collagen production, but Fractora seems to have more potential to augment the collagen beyond the skin's baseline to fill in the rolling scars.
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