Does Smoothbeam work as well as a Fraxel?

Does it work as well as a fraxel for acne scars?

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Celibre Medical Corporation

Published on Jan 18, 2011

We would suggest a fractional ablative laser technology over the Smoothbeam, especially if the scars you are have are textured (bumpy) in nature.

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Answered by Celibre Medical Corporation

We would suggest a fractional ablative laser technology over the Smoothbeam, especially if the scars you are have are textured (bumpy) in nature.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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