Fractional Laser for indented acne scars?

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.