I have a 4 chicken pox scars on my face 2 are big and other 2 are very small but visible. i live in India & i wanted to know the therapy i should use ? do you know how much it will cost ? if the these operations can make my scars completely erasable. i am in my late 20's and i have these scars more than 15 years does this make it worse?
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Answer: Laser treatment can be done to even out skin texture and tone. Pair with melarase creams for brightening
How long to wait after your first CO2 laser treatment depends on how aggressively the treatment was done. If the treatment was gentle, it could likely be repeated after a month or longer. If the treatment was aggressive, I wait about six months to see the maximum skin regeneration...
You healing sounds normal after a microablative CO2 laser,It may be 1-2 weeks for swelling, itching and tingling to subside,However if you get cold sores, discuss your doctor - your symptoms can mean an activated infection. It will not improve without treatment.
In my opinion, the most important aspect in choosing a physician is experience. A doctor that can identify your scar type and treat each scar appropriately is the key. Become familiar with scar types and different treatments. I find it is rare that one modality alone is sufficient, such as...