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Which is better for acne atrophic scars: fraxel laser or dermabrasion?
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Dermabrasion: In the right hands but fraxel is safer and works quite well.
Answered 9/28/2016
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The: The outcome from fraxel treatment is usually much more pronounced and more controlled than dermabrasion and microdermabrsion will not have much effect on the deeper layers of the skin.
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