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Traditional 1550\u2009nm lasers can be limited in energy delivery, skin cooling, and safety across all skin types. A new\u2010generation 1550\u2009nm non\u2010ablative resurfacing laser was recently developed, employing conical beams for high energy delivery through Focal Point Technology.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To evaluate the utility of a 1550\u2009nm non\u2010ablative resurfacing laser using Focal Point Technology to improve acne scars in Fitzpatrick skin types I\u2013VI.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods and Materials<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A prospective, multi\u2010center clinical study investigated this novel resurfacing laser using 1\u20136 treatments.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Forty\u2010seven subjects with Fitzpatrick skin types I\u2013VI were enrolled and treated. Mean age was 40.2\u2009years, and 59.6% were women. Based on GAIS, 78.0% were rated as improved, with none worsening. Two of three blinded reviewers correctly identified photographs for 92.7% of subjects. Significant improvement in blinded ECCA score was observed (85.6 vs. 55.3;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.0001), with 90.2% achieving at least a 15\u2010point improvement. Treatments were well tolerated.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This new\u2010generation 1550\u2009nm non\u2010ablative laser using Focal Point Technology with high energy delivery is safe and effective for acne scar treatment in all Fitzpatrick skin types. 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