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Pulsed Dye Laser for Burn Scars from Laser Hair Removal?
asked 2 years ago by curious_george in Atlanta, GA
Latest answer by Jason R. Lupton, MD
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Tags: chin, burn, hair, scar, skin
I was burned badly on my chin during a Laser Hair Removal treatment. It happened 4 months ago. Should I wait a year for the scar to "mature" before trying Pulsed Dye Laser?
Also, the skin seems thinner in the area now, so would a pulsed dye laser be safe? It's a small area-round and smaller than a dime but noticeable because of my white skin.
Since I still have hair in the area, should I try IPL first, which may help w/ hair and redness? As is I have a patch of hair I must get rid of!
2 answers to Pulsed Dye Laser for Burn Scars from Laser Hair Removal?
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Pulsed dye laser for burn scars
Unfortunately, it is difficult to answer this question completely without a photo. I like using a pulsed dye laser to treat burn scars in general. It is safe, reliable, and usually without much risk. I also usually recommend to treat burn scars early rather than later for the best overall cosmetic result.
If you have redness at the site than the pulsed dye may work well...or if there is some thinning of the skin then the pulsed dye may also help stimulate collagen and repair this area. I agre
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Pulsed Dye Laser for burn scars from Laser hair removal?
George,
First, I hope you are not considering going back for "seconds" from the same facility.
Second, what is it that you are trying to achieve? It sounds like you had either a deep second or a third degree burn which healed by scar tissue ("the skin seems thinner in the area now, ... It's a small area-round and smaller than a dime but noticeable because of my white skin"). I STRONGLY advise you to have it looked at by either a board certified Dermatologist or a Plastic Surg
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