Will profractional laser help with deep acne scarring?

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I am getting 3 treatments of the profractional laser with 3 mlp's spaced out every month. I have deep acne scars on the forhead. Will this help and when will I start seeing the results?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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. 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

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The Profractional Laser procedure is used to treat moderate to severe wrinkles, acne scarring and sun damage by gently removing the outer skin surface layer, revealing healthy new skin. The Fractional Laser delivers heat to the deeper layers of the skin stimulating new collagen growth and decreasing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This procedure can be performed to improve the appearance of the entire face or to target specific areas such as lines around the eyes and lips. New collagen remodeling occurs during the following 6-8 weeks following your treatment. The end result will be skin that is healthier, smoother, fresher and tighter. Best of luck! Dhaval M. Patel Double board certifiedPlastic surgeonHoffman Estates BarringtonOakbrookChicago

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Profractional treatment for acneMany lasers can improve acne scars. The resultant part is due to the experience treating doctor. Fractional CO2. Traditional CO2 and erbium lasers are all helpful.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your
question.Yes, a combination of MLP's and Profractional resurfacing can greatly improve acne scarring.  Other treatments which also help are direct excision and closure of the deepest scars, subcision and sublative laser treatments.Combination therapy of all of these treatments is usually required for best results.

To be sure, see
two or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to
make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have these
treatments.

I hope this helps.

Dean L. Johnston, MD (retired) · Answer

Profractional Laser is a type of laser by Sciton Company
used for resurfacing skin.  Many
different types of lasers have been tried on scars.  Deep acne scarring is probably one of the
hardest types of scarring to treat.  Many
lasers can make some improvement.

I prefer the fractional CO2 laser from Lumenis for this
problem. I find that patients require fewer treatments and short recovery
periods following these treatments with excellent results.  As always discuss this with your treating
physician and explore the different options and why they recommend one
treatment over another.

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