What Is It?
Ablative lasers shine an intense beam of light at the skin. The light completely removes (ablates) the entire epidermis. It also stimulates the underlying dermis to produce more collagen and elastin over time.
Good or Excellent Response
Strength of Evidence
81% of patients achieved a good (>50%) or excellent (>75%) improvement in scarring after 1 - 2 sessions
Moderate Response
Strength of Evidence
97% of patients achieved at least a moderate (>25%) improvement in scarring after 1 - 2 sessions
Side Effects
High
High side effects and adverse reactions