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. 2010 Jan;3(1):42-50.

Update on fractional laser technology

Michael H. Gold  1
, editors.
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Update on fractional laser technology

Editor:Michael H. Gold. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2010 Jan.
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Figure 1
Clinical example of Affirm treatment for acne scarring before treatment (A) and after five treatments (B)
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Figure 1
Clinical example of Affirm treatment for acne scarring before treatment (A) and after five treatments (B)
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Figure 2
Clinical example of Affirm treatment before treatment (A) and afterthree treatments (B)
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Figure 2
Clinical example of Affirm treatment before treatment (A) and afterthree treatments (B)
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Figure 3
Deep FX contrasting spot size and attainable dermal damage; 1.3mm enables rapid, uniform coverage (active); microablative and 0.12mm enables greater penetration with shorter healing (deep)—deep dermal ablation.
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Figure 4
Clinical example of Active FX before treatment (A) and six weeks after one treatment (B) with visible improvement to tone, texture, and rhytids
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Figure 4
Clinical example of Active FX before treatment (A) and six weeks after one treatment (B) with visible improvement to tone, texture, and rhytids
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Figure 5
Clinical example of Total FX before treatment (A) and one month after one treatment (B) with noticeable improvement in rhytids, tone, and texture
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Figure 5
Clinical example of Total FX before treatment (A) and one month after one treatment (B) with noticeable improvement in rhytids, tone, and texture
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Figure 6
ProFractional Erbium:YAG FT histology. Image courtesy of David Pozner MD, Boca Raton, Florida.
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Figure 7
Clinical example of ProFractional XC treatment for photorejuvenation before treatment (A) and three weeks after one treatment (B) with visible improvement in rhytids and photodamage
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Figure 7
Clinical example of ProFractional XC treatment for photorejuvenation before treatment (A) and three weeks after one treatment (B) with visible improvement in rhytids and photodamage
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Figure 8
Clinical example of eMatrix Sublative Rejuvenation for acne scars before treatment (A) and three weeks after two treatments (B)
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Figure 8
Clinical example of eMatrix Sublative Rejuvenation for acne scars before treatment (A) and three weeks after two treatments (B)
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Figure 9
Clinical example of eMatrix Sublative Rejuvenation for acne scars before treatment (A) and one month after one treatment (B)
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Figure 9
Clinical example of eMatrix Sublative Rejuvenation for acne scars before treatment (A) and one month after one treatment (B)
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