Considering a Vampire Facial or Moxy laser, which is better? (Photo)

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I have oily, somewhat acne prone skin that has both some hypo and hyper pigmentation. I’m 42 and am considering a few procedures. I’m also concerned about some crepey under eye skin when I smile. I’m looking for some non-invasive options that are actually worth the investment. I use tretinon, sunscreen and the skinsceuticals skin care line. Thanks!

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

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