Fractora RF vs 1540 Fractional laser with photo facial: What's the difference? Which is best for broken capillaries & age spots?

Question

I was told by aesthetician I would do best with fractora RF micro needling. Went to a dermatologist aesthetician at a different facility told the 1540 Fractional laser along with photo facials for removing broken capillaries and age spots. Is there a difference is one better or safer both are non ablative.

Bradford A. Bader, MD · Answer

Fractora is a great option for treating fine lines, large pores, scars and tightening skin. It will not help with broken capillaries or age spots. 
A 1540nm laser will help with skin tightening and the photofacial will help with broken capillaries and age spots.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Well Fractora RF is just what it sounds like - fractionated radio frequency. It has zero ability to treat broken capillaries and age spots and has zero color to it. A fractional 1540 laser is a laser that's fractionated. It (along with photo facials) treat discoloration in the skin. Both are non-ablative or semi-ablative. But if your concerns are broken capillaries and age spots, you are going to be pretty unhappy with Fractora RF. That's just NOT what it's designed to do at all. Sorry that aesthetician told you that. That person is 100% wrong. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

Fractora RF vs 1540 Fractional laser with photo facial: What's the difference? Which is best for broken capillaries & age spots?

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