A young woman Chicago, Illinois with facial scars resulting from acne asks: I have some relatively deep scars on my face and have been told that a micro fractional laser skin resurfacing CO2 procedure would help. I am wondering how much it costs for only one treatment. Could you please keep me informed?
Dr. Mark Berkowitz, Medical Director of Accents Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Spa in Sterling Heights, Michigan, responds: The scars you describe as relatively deep may possibly be smoothed with laser resurfacing. Without seeing the scars it is hard to say, however. Fractional resurfacing is not as aggressive as traditional resurfacing and for most patients with fine lines or discoloration, 1 fractional treatment may be adequate. Scarring is an entirely different issue and is less likely to be improved with a single fractional session... more likely several sessions spaced 6 weeks apart. A traditional CO2 laser peel (performed under anesthesia and requiring up to 2 weeks of healing before you can even wear make-up) would likely take just 1 treatment. That stated, neither treatment would "iron" out the skin and get rid of 100% of the scars. Most patients with acne scarring are thrilled with a change that normally ranges 30 - 70 % improvement. Anyone that suggests a single fractional peel will work is likely to disappoint you so please ask to see photos of patients with similar concerns to yours.
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That is good to know, it is hard to get adequate information with so many different products offering miracle cures. It is nice to hear a realistic outcome for acne.
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