Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing can greatly improve acne scarring. The settings used will determine the amount of down time and amount of expected improvement.
With a Fractional laser treatment, the beauty of the procedure is the minimal downtime, which sometimes deceives a patient into thinking that once the initial redness is gone, that the full final result of the laser treatment has been achieved. This is not the case. Fractional laser treatments kick in the collagen making process in your skin's cells. This process can continue for several months after the treatment has been performed, and your skin should continue to improve somewhat over the next several weeks. Perhaps you should discuss how aggressively the treatment can be done with your practioner to determine a final result that will be both reasonable and pleasing. Best Wishes