There are two simple rules to follow. Be treated with...

How to prevent scars or scarring from a laser treatment?

the one fear I have about laser treatment like Fraxel is the danger/risk/side effect of scarring. are laser scars avoidable?


David Goldberg, MD
28 months ago
By David Goldberg, MD - Manhattan Dermatologic surgeon

There are two simple rules to follow.

  1. Be treated with one of the newer fractional lasers.
  2. Remember that all lasers are high powered machines. Scars can and do occur when these technologies are used by inexperienced doctors - it is not the fault of the machine! Always make sure your doctor is board-certified and qualified to use the technologies in their offices.
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