Can Clear and Brilliant help with very minor rolling scars that are only apparent in harsh lighting?

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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. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Clear and Brilliant is a great laser, and most definitely would help improve the overall texture and tone of your skin! I like combining this treatment with Vivace using PRP. It is micro needling with radio frequency. Best of  luck!

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

Even minor acne scars are difficult to treat.  Clear and Brilliant is underpowered in my opinion.  I would suggest either Fraxel Re:Store or if possible Fraxel Re:Pair which are more aggressive laser platforms from Solta.  You might also consider microneedling at 1.5 - 2.0mm depth and combine with PRP.

Alexis Parker, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Clear and Brilliant may improve your minor scars over months of treatments but it would not be the laser of choice.  My first choice in your case would be Sublative Radiofrequency which resurfaces and stimulates marked regeneration of healthy collagen and elastin. There is downtime similar to that with Fraxel and I sometimes use the devices together in more severe cases.  Micro needling would be an additional option.  All the best, Alexis Parker MD

Can Clear and Brilliant help with very minor rolling scars that are only apparent in harsh lighting?

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