Much of this guidance has been based more on theory and tradition than strong clinical evidence. A large multicenter study is now challenging whether extended post-treatment restrictions are truly necessary.

Acne scarring can be one of the most frustrating long-term consequences of acne. Even after breakouts are controlled, textural changes in the skin can persist for years. At Skinfocused, two of our most commonly performed treatments for atrophic acne scars are radiofrequency microneedling (using the Genius device) and fractional CO₂ laser resurfacing (using the CO2RE device).

In the early stages of any new aesthetic technology, published studies tend to be small, tightly controlled, and limited in scope. They often look promising—but they rarely tell the whole story. What those early studies cannot fully capture is how a treatment performs across different skin types, ages, anatomies, and real-life expectations. Being the first to purchase a device or offer a procedure may sound impressive, but it can be hasty—and, too often, disappointing for