Baltimore Laser Surgery doctors

	Ricardo Rodriguez, MD Baltimore Plastic Surgeon 1300 Bellona Avenue Suite C, Baltimore		3 answers
	Daniel P. Markmann, MD Baltimore Plastic Surgeon 9171 Baltimore National Pike Suite 205, Ellicott City
	David V. Martini, MD Elkton Facial Plastic Surgeon 330 E. Pulaski Hwy, Elkton
	Ira D. Papel, MD Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon 1838 Greene Tree Road Suite 370, Baltimore
	Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD Baltimore Plastic Surgeon 10807 Falls Road Suite 101, Lutherville

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Are Large Blisters Common After Laser Therapy? I had laser therapy for the second time this past month and it was very painful during the procedure. Right away I developed large watery blisters that eventually turned into dark scabs. I have been soaking my legs in a bath for the past two weeks and using neosporin to fight infection.

The blisters broke and opened up. Three very sore areas became red around the lazer sites and inflamed. I called the drs' offcie 2 X and finally went up. The technician that did the lazer therapy took me into a room looked at my legs and said I looked normal. I was in a great deal of pain and did not like the red area around the sores. Finally after another week and not getting better, I called in and said I needed antibiotics becuse I feared I had a raging infection brewing.

I am into the 24th day and still feeling discomfort. I have deep scabs and redness around some areas. I feel I was literally burned during therapy. How can this procedure be run of the mill as I was told? Can you tell me if I am exeriencing a normal reaction or if something went wrong?

A: Consider fat grafting instead of Laser for skin rejuvenation

Laser vaporizes tissue then relies on the body to heal and repair the tissue with scarring and some regeneration.

Fat grafting does not destroy any tissue and the stem cells in the fat actually rebuild and restore your skin.

The video below explains some of this and shows what can be achieved with fat grafting. I gave up laser some time ago precisely because of cases like yours.

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

How Effective is Trinity Laser Treatment? I'm 31 and want to get my face looking fresh. I have tried everything from face scrub to Microdermabrasion (the most 3 sessions). Still not too much of an improvement. Is Trinity laser for me?

A: Laser treatment for facial rejuvenation

All skin resurfacing Lasers basically vaporize the top layer of skin and depend on the body to repair the damage.

Your own fat tissues have stem cells that actually can create new tissue and make the skin be more youthful.

Check out the video below for more info and the blog post if you want to read more before taking the plunge.

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Most Effective Laser Treatment for Scarring and Pores? Hello. I am considering face laser treatment. I have big pores, acne scars and uneven skin tone.
I am not a severe case though. I don't like to have downtime like CO2. I heard about Fraxel Laser, Laser Genesis, Lux1540 and few more and really don't know what is the most effective for scarring and pores.
I appreciate your help in choosing the right laser. Thanks!

A: Laser for acne

I have done a lot of laser in my lifetime, and I have come to believe fat injections are a better answer.

The laser therapy is based on flattening the top layer of skin, and does not address the scarring and tissue deficits under the skin that pull the skin down and cause the pits.

Fat injections break up the scar and restore soft tissue volume. In addition, the fat cells have stem cells that actually make the skin look better.

Check out the video below and the blog post about stem cells in fat.

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon