Hello! I am a 33 yr old female with moderate acne scarring and chickenpox scars on my face. I am interested in laser resurfacing and would most likely have co2 or fraxel re:pair or some combination of these. I live in Australia (Brisbane) and my question is: would it be better to see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon or a GP trained in cosmetic procedures? My concern is quality not cost. Thank you :-)
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CO2 laser resurfacing and rhinoplasty are very different procedures that serve different purposes. A rhinoplasty or tiplasty will get you a better outcome if it is a bulbous tip that is bothering you....this is invasive surgery that is changing the structure. CO2 laser is great for skin...
Thank you for your question. You will need an exam by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, and or Board Certified Dermatologist, and determine the nature of the spots, then a treatment plan initiated, which may include CO2, Erbium, or 755nm laser, or even a V-Beam. A diagnosis to all the spots is...
Thank you for your question. Laser skin resurfacing is a procedure
that can provide dramatic results, because it is such a deep treatment. For
that same reason, there is quite a bit of healing, especially during the first
month. I would encourage you to contact your physician so that they can...