Fraxel Laser for Acne Scars on Asian Skin?

asked 2 years ago by jilodo in new york
Latest answer by Narin (Joe) Apisarnthanarax, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, cheeks, acne scars, Asian, burn, pimples, scar

Hi, I have acne scar in my cheek and few bump (pimple). I want to get rid of that scar. Is Fraxel laser good for me? I'm Asian, 21 yrs old and have white skin. I'm afraid after I get Fraxel, my skin will be red and burned. Thanks

7 answers to Fraxel Laser for Acne Scars on Asian Skin?

Fraxel for Acne Scars in Asian Skin

Fraxel is my treatment of choice for mild to moderate acne scars. First, I always recommend to have your acne under relatively good control prior to Fraxel therapy. Fraxel Re:store works through a mild resurfacing effect, combined with deep collagen stimulation. Its really this deeper collagen stimulation that makes it effective for remodeling acne scars and sets this treatment apart from other devices. Fraxel will not take away your scars completely, and it does not... more

Narin (Joe) Apisarnthanarax, MD
Houston Dermatologist

www.clearlakederm.com

Fraxel Great for acne scars

A series of Fraxel Restore laser procedures typically works well for acne scarring in most skin types. I would make that your acne is well controlled if not completely gone as acne can flare after Fraxel treatments. Some patients may be require pre and post-treatment with a hydroquinone cream to prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).

Jerome Potozkin, MD
Walnut Creek Dermatologic Surgeon

Fraxel laser for acne scars in Asian skin

Fraxel laser is a very successful treatment for acne scars. Asian skin can be prone to temporary pigmentation after Fraxel laser. The chance of that occuring depends on how dark your natural skin is. The lighter your skin and the better you protect yourself from the sun in the weeks after treatment, the less likely to develop temporary pigmentation after Fraxel. Also,the laser settings can be adjusted to decrease the risk of pigmentation darker skin. In addition, most laser physicians will... more

Susan Goodlerner, MD
Torrance Dermatologist

Fraxel for Acne Scars

PIH (Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation) is possible after Fraxel and numerous other laser treatments for your skin type. With that said, we offer Erbium resurfacing for acne scars and rarely have the condition develop. It occurs in less than 5% of Asian and Hispanic patients in our practice. We would suggest looking into the following laser options. While PIH can and does occur in some patients, it is most often transient. We would focus on finding the most appropriate laser... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Fraxel for Asian skin and acne scars

Fraxel is a very effective and safe way to treat acne scars in Asian skin. There is a good number of published articles about the safety of this treatment in Asian skin. However, I would make sure that your acne is under "good control" before doing the treatments.

Tomi L. Wall, MD
Oakland Dermatologist

Fraxel for acne scars in Asian skin

Fraxel has worked very well to reduce acne scarring in some individuals. Fraxel has worked very well to reduce melasma, or facial pigmentation, in some Asians There is no guarantee that you won't devlop a hyperpigmentation. A test spot can be performed behind your ear first and if no reaction develops, another test can be done, this time on the frontal face. If you develop post inflammatory hyperpigmentation from the test, then you shouldn't have the treatment, especially if this... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

www.thenyac.com

Fraxel Laser for Acne Scars in Asian Skin

Hi Jilodo, Asian skin is prone to post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) which causes the treated skin to darker more than untreated areas. Patients need to weigh the benefits of improving their scars verus the risk of living with darker skin for an unpredictable amount of time. We have treated many Asian patients, the PIH always fades over time. Most Asian patients are pretreated with topical skin care to help minimize possible PIH, and then treated after their laser treatment with... more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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