What's the difference between the profound laser & fraction RF with microneedling? Do they treat cellulite or just tighten skin?

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Great question! Profound uses radiofrequency & microneedling to help stimulate collagen and elastin, both components which are crucial for improving laxity and dimpling. What makes Profound superior is that the physician/doctor performing the treatment can control the temperature of the treatment and length of time that particular temperature is applied to the collagen (up to 4 seconds). Profound treats dimples/cellulite as well as laxity.