Follow-up Question: Can Fotona Laser FX and Fractional CO2 clear up my acne? (photos)

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So, I just consulted with a Cosmetic Surgeone with my acne. On Feb 22 I had a consultation. He had put on some regimen with Zein Obagi line. And I am undergoing with 3 session of Fotona Fx for acne Laser treatment. Then on my 4th session for Fractional C02 for the scarring. I am irregular with my menstrual. But when I do, I only breakout on my chin with 2 or 3 pimples. But can these Laser help remove my acne? I am against accutane or oral antibiotics as I am trying to conceived

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

Cynthia Stolovitz, MD · Answer

Hi ,
Acne is difficult to treat completely . The Fotona laser can definitely help as the heat of the laser will kills some of the bacteria causing the acne deep int he skin. This is a noninvasive laser with no downtime unlike the CO2 laser. However several sessions will be required and ds well maintenance treatments.

Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question cariasoailene. I
am sorry to hear about your situation. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is an
outstanding treatment that can address multiple aspects of aging in a single
treatment. I am not familiar with the Fotona FX. However, infrared lasers such as the Fotona Nd:YAG have been shown to help with acne. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing can be used to address acne scars. Accutane is not safe for women who are trying to get pregnant as it can cause birth defects. The safety and efficacy of these laser treatments has not been determined in women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant. Please consult with a doctor for specific
recommendations. Good luck!

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