Can you tell me if Fractora is good for scars?

Yes, the radio frequency device (it is NOT a laser)  is good for treating scars assuming you are talking about acne scars. It does not re-pigment skin nor does it treat keloid scars. You should go to the company website to learn a bit more before you undergo therapy.Sincerely,Dr. Kulick San Francisco

Fractora can be a highly effective treatment modality for scars (acne) as well as wrinkles.  All treatments including Fractora and LASER impart a controlled injury to the skin and how your body responds will dictate the effectiveness of the treatment.  Fractora is a novel approach in that the energy is delivered from a bottom up approach via needles rather than a top down approach typical of most laser systems.

Fractora is less well known than some of the more marketed systems, but because it's not a household word doesn't mean it's not as effective or even more so than other technologies.Because Fractora uses radio frequency instead of laser, there is a better chance to bypass post treatment pigmentation for those skins that tend to pigment after laser (which is most anyone who's not Scandinavian). This makes it a desirable option for any physician who is treating patients with ethnic blended skin. If you tan easily, then it's a given that heat treatments will excite melanin cells and create what's called PIH or post inflammatory pigmentation.For acne scarring, there are combinations of Fractora treatment tips that can treat both superficially and deeply, which is a perfect combination for scars. The company website, Inmode Aesthetics, has a physician finder so you will need to take a look there for a practice with the system in place.

I have used Fractora to achieve excellent results on scars, be they acne scarring on the face or body scars from trauma. The treatment involves delivering  radiofrequency into the skin rather than applying laser to the surface (as in fraxel). By treating internally the scar response so much better. 
You would likely need 2-3 treatments but this does depend on the type of scaring you have and it's location.

Fractora is an excellent treatment for acne scars. Until recently, it was difficult to correct acne scars including ice pick scars, as the
different modalities available didn't give very satisfying outcomes. . The Fractora treatment utilizes Radiofrequency (RF) to both knock out the actual acne lesions and also stimulate the skin to make new collagen, hence building up the scars from the bottom up in the skin. Just 4 treatments have been shown to reduce scar depth by 50%. It's also safe for all skin colors, so patients with dark skin types can benefit from the treatment, unlike with the other laser treatments out there, which cause pigmentation changes in darker skin types. Not only does Fractora improve acne scarring it also addresses active acne and residual red and brown spots in the same treatment. With each treatment, the skin will keep turning out new, plumper collagen for as long as 6 months, and so the appearance of the skin will keep improving long term. 

Yes, Fractora is a good device in the correct context. Like any other laser or energy device, the end point is as good as the user. 







Acne scar revision comprises of many specialised procedures. For the best results, one should target the acne scar type with appropriate treatments METHODS. Using one or two devices is not optimal. As everyone has a unique pattern of acne scarring, the best solution is a tailored one. Remember, scar revision is a medical procedure that is technical to perform. It is not dependent on the clinic, branch, machine, or laser but by the skill of your dermatologist of plastic surgeon. 



Take for example deep ice pick scars, and narrow box car scars. These are best treated with TCA CROSS and focused angled Co2 fractional laser in low density. Deep narrow scars respond better to this treatment than even the most expensive lasers. On the flip side, rolling, and atrophic acne scars can improve with fractional devices such as Fraxel, fractional lasers, ProFractional erbium lasers, Infiini –Intensif –Intracel radiofrequency microneedling. Atrophic scars (depressions) can be treated with either fat graft, PRP or dermal fillers. Tethered and anchored scars are best treated with surgical techniques such as subcision. Other surgical techniques that I use include punch elevation, surgical elevation, punch excision and traditional excision for focal scars. Early and very mild acne scars respond well to eMatrix and non-energy microneedling, as well as vascular lasers. Skin colour changes such as PIH or dark marks respond best to sun protection, creams, and Q switch lasers in the nano and pico pulse durations. 



In the vast majority of patients, different patterns of acne scars will be present. Monomorphic acne scarring (scars of the safe subtype) are extremely rare. Careful examination, especially under angled lighting with scar mapping will give you an understanding of what are the best options for your scars. Additionally tactile examination namely touch will give me an understanding of the amount of subdermal fibrosis, as special equipment is needed for this sub-set of acne scars.  In the majority of patients its finding the correct combinations that yields the best results. It is never about the device, it is about the specialist behind the equipment that will deliver the best outcomes. 

Global leaders in acne scar revision will always use manual methods to revise scars, and employ lasers and energy devices as instruments to assist. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Acne scar dermatologist specialist. Brisbane, Australia.

I'm not sure what type of scarring you have, but if you have acne scarring, Fractora is a revolutionary procedure. I find it to be light years ahead of dermabrasion, Fraxel, CO2, or Erbium. It will take maybe 2-3 high energy treatments just because acne scarring is so much deeper, but the results are fantastic. I have many thrilled patients from this treatment. You want to look on the InMode website (the company that makes Fractora) for providers near you."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."