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Damage from Pearl Laser, How Do I Repair It?
asked 5 months ago by ms happy
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
Question viewed 135 times
Tags: cheeks, 1 year post-op, damage, scarring
I had pearl laser a year ago. Which they also fractionated. I am severly scared by the fraxel part on my cheeks. Very large area.You can actually see where it has melted the skin,with not only wholes from the laser, but whirl marks. I have had 19 dermabrasions done..and it seems the deeper we get on the skin, the worse the melting looks. It looks horrible. You can actually feel it under your hands when you put cream on it or wash it. So, not only just visible to the eye. Please help me!
2 answers to Damage from Pearl Laser, How Do I Repair It?
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Pearl Laser
You should see a Board Certified Dermatologist or Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and they can assess the damage. This laser is known for being very safe and I am surprised you have complications. Find out how high the energy was set, the density, and how many passes were done. This usually heals fine, but the user has the decision that matters most….how much energy and how dense the energy.
Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon
Danville Plastic Surgeon
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Scarring Following Laser Resurfacing
I’d like to provide a better answer for you, but without more details regarding your treatment and accompanying pictures, I can’t. You mention three different laser procedures: Pearl, Pearl Fractional, and Fraxel.
The Pearl laser is unlikely to cause scarring when used alone. This is a very superficial laser procedure that only treats the upper portion of the epidermis, and affects the dermis only by heating it. Even in combination with the Pearl Fractional (a treatment...
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