Advanced ablative CO2 resurfacing for acne scars, customized to your scar type.
An advanced ablative CO2 laser platform used as part of a customized acne scar revision plan by Dr. Craig Singer.
Acne scars are not just a surface problem. Many scars involve changes in skin texture, scar edges, collagen damage, and deeper structural tethering beneath the skin. That is why acne scar treatment often requires more than a basic facial laser.
At Acne Center of Michigan, Dr. Craig Singer uses the Lumenis UltraPulse CO2 laser as part of a customized acne scar revision plan. UltraPulse is an advanced ablative CO2 laser platform designed for skin resurfacing, scar revision, and acne scar treatment. Lumenis describes UltraPulse technology as useful for acne scars, including deeper scars, while also improving damaged skin and tone.
The UltraPulse CO2 laser allows controlled resurfacing of damaged acne-scarred skin. Unlike lighter resurfacing devices, CO2 lasers remove microscopic columns or layers of damaged skin while stimulating collagen remodeling during healing.
UltraPulse offers several treatment modes, including ActiveFX, DeepFX, and SCAAR FX, allowing treatment to be adjusted based on scar type, depth, and skin quality. SCAAR FX is specifically described by Lumenis as a mode for advanced scar resurfacing requiring both ablation and coagulation.
UltraPulse CO2 laser may help improve:
Not every acne scar should be treated the same way. Ice pick scars, boxcar scars, rolling scars, and tethered scars often require different procedures. In many patients, laser resurfacing is only one part of the plan.
Many patients come to Acne Center of Michigan after trying fractional CO2 laser, Fraxel, RF microneedling, or microneedling elsewhere and still having visible scars.
The reason is simple: acne scars are often structural.
If a scar is tethered down, sharply edged, or deeply anchored, resurfacing alone may not fully correct it. Dr. Singer may combine UltraPulse CO2 laser with other acne scar procedures, such as:
The goal is not to “laser everything.” The goal is to identify the scar type and use the right procedure for that specific defect.
DeepFX can be used for deeper fractional resurfacing when acne scars require more collagen remodeling beneath the surface.
SCAAR FX is designed for advanced scar resurfacing and can be used for more significant scar tissue requiring deeper treatment. Lumenis describes SCAAR FX as part of its scar revision technology for more severely damaged skin lesions.
You may be a candidate for UltraPulse CO2 laser acne scar resurfacing if you have:
A consultation is required because skin type, scar type, pigmentation risk, acne activity, and prior treatments all matter.
UltraPulse CO2 laser is an ablative resurfacing procedure, so downtime is expected. Recovery depends on treatment intensity, skin type, and whether the laser is combined with other acne scar procedures.
Typical recovery may include:
Sun protection after resurfacing is critical. Patients must follow post-procedure wound care instructions closely.
Acne scar revision is highly specialized. It requires understanding scar anatomy, skin physiology, wound healing, laser-tissue interaction, and complication prevention.
At Acne Center of Michigan, the treatment plan is based on the scar pattern, not on pushing one device for every patient. UltraPulse CO2 laser is used as part of a broader acne scar correction strategy when it is the right tool for the scar.
UltraPulse CO2 laser may help improve shallow boxcar acne scars, textural acne scarring, blended scar edges, certain deeper or thicker scars, uneven skin texture, post-acne surface irregularity, and sun damage or tone changes when present. Not every acne scar is treated the same way, so ice pick, boxcar, rolling, and tethered scars may require different procedures.
ActiveFX is generally used for more superficial resurfacing, blending, texture, and broader surface improvement. DeepFX is used for deeper fractional resurfacing when acne scars require more collagen remodeling beneath the surface. SCAAR FX is designed for advanced scar resurfacing of more significant scar tissue requiring deeper treatment.
Not always. Acne scars are often structural. If a scar is tethered down, sharply edged, or deeply anchored, resurfacing alone may not fully correct it. Dr. Singer may combine UltraPulse CO2 laser with subcision, TCA CROSS for ice pick scars, targeted scar-edge ablation, punch excision or elevation, and filler or biostimulatory support when indicated.
You may be a candidate if you have visible acne scar texture, boxcar or rolling scars, scars that have not improved enough with microneedling or lighter lasers, an uneven skin surface after acne, and realistic expectations about improvement, downtime, and staged treatment. A consultation is required because skin type, scar type, pigmentation risk, acne activity, and prior treatments all matter.
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Located in Bingham Farms, Acne Center Of Michigan was founded by Dr. Craig Singer, a board-certified dermatologist.
We specialize in the treatment of acne and acne scarring, offering numerous therapeutic options tailored to each patient’s needs.
Dr. Singer experienced significant acne when he was in college and has personal experience with his teenage children’s acne as well. He has helped thousands of patients look their best.
Acne Center of Michigan offers the most advanced acne treatments, drawing from both traditional and alternative approaches. Dermatologists across the region refer their most complex acne-scar cases to Dr. Singer, and patients travel from across Michigan, neighboring states, and Canada for his care.
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