Fractional Laser for indented acne scars?

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. 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

Fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing provides excellent results for improvement of acne scarring.  This is a minimally invasive procedure which can be completed in the office without hospitalization.  For cases of very deep scarring, 2-3 procedures may be required.  The Pixel CO2 system provides great results with minimal downtime.   I would be happy to see you in my office for a consultation, I am located in the Philadelphia Metro Area.  

Fractional laser work well for the treatment of acne scars. I have done a fair number of these procedures. some patients do require a minor surgical procedure in conjunction with lasers to achieve better results. u can see some of the results on my website (see below)

Thank you for your question. Yes, fractional laser treatments can helps.Treating acne scars can be difficult.  It usually involves a combination of Laser resurfacing, fractional resurfacing, subcision with or without filler/fat grafts, and direct excision for deep "ice-pick" acne scars.Partial improvement can be achieved but 100% complete improvement is unlikely.To be sure what is right for you, see two or more skilled, board certified plastic surgeons or dermatologists in your area.I hope this helps.

Fractional lasers
are divided into several types now and the good thing for you is that every one
of them will work, and work well, for acne scars. Non-ablative fractional
lasers require 4-6 treatments to have their desired effects and have minimal
downtime associated with them. Ablative fractional lasers usually work in one
treatment, but downtime can last upwards of a week in many. Sublative systems
use radiofrequency (RF) energy in a fractional mode to also improve acne scars.
These include the eMatrix from Syneron and soon the Venus Viva. We did the FDA
clinical trials for both of these and they definitely work well for acne scars
– usually 2-3 treatments with minimal downtime. And now we have microneedles –
the EndyMed Intensif works really well for acne scars using RF needles in a
fractional mode – also with minimal downtime and 2-3 treatments.



So you see, the
simple answer to your question is yes – but there are many options available, so
consult with a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon and find out
which therapy is best for you.