Clinical Results
(Photos courtesy of Cynosure and Dr. Robert Weiss)
Most patients require 3- 6 treatments 4-6 weeks apart.
Acne
Before treatment

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After 3 treatments
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Scars
Before treatment
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After 3 treatments
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Before and After Photos
(Courtesy of Cynosure and Dr. Robert Weiss )
Acne Scaring
Before treatment
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After 6 treatments
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References
Prospective clinical evaluation of 1440-nm laser delivered by microarray for treatment of photoaging and scars. Weiss RA, Gold M, Bene N, Biron JA, Munavalli G, Weiss M, Beasley K: J Drugs Dermatol. 5(8):740-4. September 2006.
A study of 40 patients at two major skin treatment center who were trested with the Affirm for superficial rhytides (wrinkles), other symptoms of photoaging, or scars. Patients received 3 treatments 4 weeks apart without any topical anesthetic. At follow-up, 94% of patients exhibited improvements. Side effects were minimal and included mild redness and some swelling that resolving within 24 hours. Pain during treatment was judged minimal to moderate. |