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?

4 answers to “How to prevent scars or scarring...”

A: Avoid scars from Laser Resurfacing

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

The risk for scarring from laser resurfacing treatments can be minimized by focusing on a few issues: 1.  Make sure that you independently verify that the laser being suggested for your treatment is appropriate for your skin type. For example if you are African American and your physician suggest CO2... more

A: Have Laser Treatments with experienced credentialled practitioners

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Laser is simply a monophasic beam of light.  The theory is that each laser wavelength targets a specific part of the tissue. In hair removal, the wavelength chosen is absorbed greatest by black color in the follicles, whereas wrinkle reducing lasers target the water chromophore and cause energy absorption... more

A: Lasers treatments are the most unregulated medical...

Sam Naficy, MD

Lasers treatments are the most unregulated medical procedure performed today. Many medi-spas and skin clinics that offer laser treatments do not have an experienced medical doctor on site to evaluate the patient before the procedure and to be present to deal with any potential complications. Ideally, laser... more

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

David Goldberg, MD

There are two simple rules to follow. Be treated with one of the newer fractional lasers. 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... more

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