What is the difference between Sciton profractional and Erbium yag laser?

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. Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Rather than asking which expensive, supposedly "next big thing" gizmo is best for boxcar scars, one might instead ask which treatment has a long, proven record for elevating and smoothing boxcar scars that has stood the test of time for both efficacy and safety in all skin types. For that the answer would be subcision, a procedure I have been routinely performing since 1995 with gratifying results for elevating and smoothing all kinds of indented scars. As far as the light and energy-based, "bells and whistles" gizmos out there the science to support their use lags well behind the heavy marketing hype and social media buzz to promote them. A heavy dose of "buyer beware" should be exercised when considering them. Hope this helps and best of luck.