I've suffered with acne scars for years. Had ablative laser resurfacing about 15 years ago for scars on face, which helped. However, I'm unhappy w/the scars on my chest, upper back, and shoulders, which are hypo-pigmented. Some of the scars (basically atrophic) are depressed & others are flush w/skin & tend to crinkle if I raise my shoulders (if that make sense). Did multiple test spots on shoulder & chest w/Fraxel but NO results. I'm told that CO2 Fractionated may yield good results. Thoughts?
February 24, 2016
Answer: Acne scars Treatment of acne scars off the face are going to be more difficult to treat. If the scars are depressed, subcision and fat grafting will enhance the effect of CO2 resurfacing. I would anticipate the need for a couple of laser treatments, as it is unlikely that a single treatment will fix the problem.
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February 24, 2016
Answer: Acne scars Treatment of acne scars off the face are going to be more difficult to treat. If the scars are depressed, subcision and fat grafting will enhance the effect of CO2 resurfacing. I would anticipate the need for a couple of laser treatments, as it is unlikely that a single treatment will fix the problem.
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February 23, 2016
Answer: Fraxel dual vs CO2 The further from your face you go, the harder the scars are to treat. I suspect you had fraxel dual with the 1550nm wavelength, which we often do use for scarring, but produces moderate responses over a series of treatments. I often use it as a low down-time procedure for facial scars, rejuvenation, stretch-marks and non-facial scars. A fractionated CO2 device (such as Fraxel Re:Pair or the Syneron CORE) may produce more significant results, but have a lower threshold for complications and a higher down-time. See an experienced laser dermatologist or plastic surgeon for your best treatment combination. Best wishes, Shobhan.
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February 23, 2016
Answer: Fraxel dual vs CO2 The further from your face you go, the harder the scars are to treat. I suspect you had fraxel dual with the 1550nm wavelength, which we often do use for scarring, but produces moderate responses over a series of treatments. I often use it as a low down-time procedure for facial scars, rejuvenation, stretch-marks and non-facial scars. A fractionated CO2 device (such as Fraxel Re:Pair or the Syneron CORE) may produce more significant results, but have a lower threshold for complications and a higher down-time. See an experienced laser dermatologist or plastic surgeon for your best treatment combination. Best wishes, Shobhan.
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