Nonablative Fractional Laser Resurfacing for Atrophic and Acne Scarring

A 38-year-old woman presented with a facial atrophic scar resulting from a shave biopsy. Previous filler

treatments had only a temporary effect and were difficult to apply to the sharp-edged scar. Another

woman, 54 years of age, presented with long-term facial acne scarring that had improved somewhat

after CO2 laser resurfacing 8 years earlier. The patient did not want further CO2 laser treatment. In both cases, scarring was significantly improved after 5 or 6 treatments with a nonablative fractional resurfacing

laser device. Adverse effects were minimal, and patient satisfaction was high at 1-year follow-up in

both cases.