Fractional CO2 Resurfacing VS Non Ablative 1550 Diode Resurfacing for Mild Acne Scars/pores?

April 7, 2013
Asked By:MetaGirl6 in New York, NY

I have discussed resurfacing treatments with my doctor, they offer both of the methods mentioned in the title. I have mild acne indents, small open pores on my cheeks leftover from previous acne that I want to remove and have smoothed out. you can't see them unless close up, but they bother me. Which procedure is more effective? Doc says I will not need downtime with the non ablative, but about 1 week with the co2. I had E-Matrix but wasn't impressed overall, but I can't take too much time out now.

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April 19, 2013

Answer: Ablative VS. Non-Ablative

April 19, 2013

Answer: Ablative VS. Non-Ablative

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