Infini or CO2 laser better for shallow box scars and large pores? (Photo)

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. Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. 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

Both modalities obtain good results. The CO2 laser with full ablative has a longer downtime and more prolonged redness with the possibility of hyper pigmentation. The infini will require at least 3 treatments but with no downtime. I have found the combination of both treatments may give even better results. Please be aware that you should expect only a 50 to 70% improvement in your scarring.

Both devices will likely give you a results when performed by an experienced physician, over a series of treatments.  However, with your skin type and level of scarring, Infini will likely be less downtime, less risk of post inflammatory hyper pigmentation and still provide excellent results.  Best wishes, Shobhan.