What Is It?
Non-ablative lasers are less invasive but also less effective than ablative lasers. Non-ablative, non-fractional lasers shine a focused beam of light on the entire skin, but does not remove (ablate) the skin.
Good or Excellent Response
Strength of Evidence
14% of patients achieved a good (>50%) or excellent (>75%) improvement in scarring after 5 sessions
Moderate Response
Strength of Evidence
60% of patients achieved at least a moderate (>25%) improvement in scarring after 5 sessions
Side Effects
Low-Medium
Low-medium side effects and adverse reactions