What is the Difference Between Sciton Laser and E-Matrix? Which is Better?

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I'm looking to improve the texture of my skin. I want to reduce pore size, get rid of a few ice pick acne scars on my nose, remove sun spots and minor wrinkles, and tighten skin. I'm 32 and my skin looks fine, but I'm trying to get a jump on keeping my skin youthful. Also, I have a scar underneath my nose from a lip lift that I would like to improve. Which would be a better fit for me, the Sciton laser or the E-Matrix?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented  scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve  the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture.  Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
 
Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

pore size may or may not respond to any laser treatment. ice pick scars often, if deep, respond best to punch grafts before resurfacing but shallow ones may respond satisfactorily to laser. Ematrix uses fractional bipolar radiofrequency energy and Sciton uses an erbium wavelength of laser energy. I don't have experience with these devices as I use the Fraxel fractional erbium, and Fractional carbon dioxide lasers (Fraxel Restore and FRaxel REpair). I am not aware of a side-by-side comparison to the two devices you have mentioned to know which works better in general. REmember, regardless of any resurfacing device, some of the wrinkles or acne scars will remain. It can't be a 100%.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.Clinical and emperical observations show that eMatrix will help relieve fine wrinkles, acne scars, mild pigmentary problems and some skin tightening.BestDr Karamanoukian

Fernando D. Burstein, MD (retired) · Answer

Both of these technologies are used for skin resurfacing to address concerns like wrinkles, pigmentation issues, acne scars, and uneven skin tone. The Matrix RF™ system uses pulses of fractionated radiofrequency energy to induce the body’s natural wound healing response. Sciton® uses laser energy, available in various lasers such as Erbium, Fraxel, and BroadBand Light™, to encourage collagen production for exfoliating the skin. One unique feature of Sciton® is that this system can be customized to each patient’s needs because its laser strength is measured in microns (one millionth of a meter) to treat different layers of skin. For example, a patient with deeper wrinkles or more severe scars can choose a treatment with a stronger peel with a higher micron count or multiple, shorter treatments with less microns. Both are efficient and safe for many skin conditions for patients of a wide range of ages, but an in-person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon or certified laser technician is necessary to determine which option would help you achieve your aesthetic goals.

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