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Before
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Before
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1. Active acne: A high power Nd:YAG laser is used to penetrate the skin deep enough to thermally and selectively destroy large sebaceous glands.
Fig. 1: Active acne treatment with Fotona laser:Before and After (Courtesy of Sult, RN)
2. Acne scars: The Er: YAG laser is used to remove micron-thin layers of skin so that new skin can form in its place. Unlike chemical peels and dermabrasion, laser resurfacing allows to be easily controlled. The laser gently vaporizes the acne-scarred surface oft he skin so that undamaged skin below is revealed.
Fig. 2: Acne scar reduction with Fotona laser: Beforeand After (Courtesy of Dr. Luppino)
For problematic acne scars, Fotona's Er:YAG laser wavelength is ideal for gentle ablative scar revision. The Er:YAG laser safely and effectively provides the minimal penetration required for light resurfacing of acne-scarred skin.