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Laser Hair Removal for Keloid Prone Skin
I have some keloid scars from some melanoma removed on the torso area and I am being told that hair removal laser is out for me. Does this mean any type of facial laser treatments too such as Fraxel, etc? I am trying to get rid of some fine crows feet lines around my eyes.
Asked 43 months ago by
kris517 in Boca Raton, Fl
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Keloid history does not mean you can't have Laser Hair Removal
Hi Kris,
Whoever told you this is misinformed. Having a history of keloids does not preclude you from getting laser hair removal. Because laser hair removal is "non-ablative" which means it does NOT cause damage to the surface of the skin (removing it or causing bleeding) it is fine for you to have the procedures. If you were undergoing a procedure that damages the surface of the skin like laser resurfacing, tattoo removal, etc. then the possibility of getting another keloid...
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Keloid history - does it mean I can't get laser treatments?
Having a keloid history does not mean you cannot have successful laser skin resurfacing. It is extremely rare for laser skin resurfacing to produce keloid scars or any scarring for that matter - if performed appropriately by an experienced practitioner.
