Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Fractional CO2 Laser and Gold Microneedling Radiofrequency for Atrophic Acne Scars: A Systematic Review.

Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI)·April 1, 2026·PMID: 41927510

What's New

Both microneedling radiofrequency and fractional CO2 laser demonstrated clinical efficacy for atrophic acne scars in a systematic review.

Detailed Summary

A systematic review compared fractional CO2 laser and gold microneedling radiofrequency for atrophic acne scars. Both modalities were associated with improvements in skin regeneration and scar appearance, though outcomes varied based on patient-specific factors and treatment parameters.

Study Population

patients with atrophic acne scars

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