Two different dermatologists recommended two different treatments- one suggested clear and brilliant and the other Palomar Icon. What the difference is in these treatments. My main concern is dark spots from acne scars, large pores and overall texture. I am unsure how else these two lasers differ? Are the results very different? Also, how long should I wait after receiving filler (to eye troughs, cheeks and nasolabial lines) before undergoing a laser treatment? Thank you!
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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...
I didn't see a photo, which would have been helpful. The neck and chest are more sensitive than the face, and sometimes Clear + Brilliant treatment can't be escalated. Your dermatologist may have to reduce the next treatment to the lower, initial settings. The other...
Even though Clear & Brilliant is a very gentle laser using only 10 mJ of energy (versus a Fraxel at 40 mJ) it can still cause hyperpigmentation in clients with darker skin types. There is no need to worry, but next time, you could try pretreating with 15% Vitamin C serum or a hydroquinone...