Laser Burn Due to Laser Resurfacing.

asked 1 year ago by anita319
Latest answer by Michael Sullivan, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, face, female, burn

I am 22yrs indian female with dark skin, 2days ago I went for photo rejuvenation. Immediately after the treatment my skin started burning and now I have all black burn marks all over my face, but on touch I cant feel any roughness or whatsoever. I have attached a pic of mine. can I get back my normal skin, I am getting engaged within 2months. honest reply how long will it take to heal and what should I do. Applying HHfudic cream(composition:mometasone furate0.1%n fusicic acid 2%) will it get hyperpigmentate

5 answers to Laser Burn Due to Laser Resurfacing.

Follow-Up laser

Hopefully you had your treatment performed in a medical office. If this is the case, contact the office and schedule an appointment. Upon examination, the physician will be able to discuss your concerns and future treatment options.

Michael Sullivan, MD
Columbus Facial Plastic Surgeon

Take caution with IPL photofacial treatment for ethnic skin

For ethnic skin, a test treatment should be considered with very conservative energy setting should be performed for IPL or photofacial treatment. Post-treatment management for possible blistering or irritation after laser treatment involves gentle cleansing, frequent application of emollient such as Biafine or Aquaphor, strict sun protection and making sure that there is no secondary infection and be evaluated by a board-certified dermatologist.

William Ting, MD
Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

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Protecting the skin in dark skin after laser rejuvenation

For any dark skinned individual, if there is removal of the epidermis, then protecting the skin with a thck emollient, lightening cream after healing and sunblock is important. It may take time for the darkening to fade but the darkening you have now is probably not pigmentation as opposed to desquamation or removal of the superficial cells. Followup with your doctor. You should see them today for your instructions and to make sure your reaction is consistent with the laser and settings... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

What to do about burns from photo rejuvenation?

From what I am seeing in the photo there are areas where there was almost a blister formation with blistered off epidermis still adhering to your skin. For that you need just a very bland emolient and no disturbance of the crust. Let it shed by itself. Avoid sun exposure as that worsens the pigmentary change. My concern is that on the righ side of your jawline it appears that there may be early keloid formation. It may be the camera angle or lighting, but I... more

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Superficial Burns From Light Therapy Will Result In Hyperpigmentation in Darker Skin Types

You have a very superficial burn with epithelial sloughing. This is particularly prone to occur in someone with your skin pigment and ethnicity. It looks worse than what it is because the darkness of your pigment makes for the 'burned skin look' as the epithelium sheds. It will go on to heal rather quickly BUT there is no doubt you are going to develop some significant hyperpigmentation. Healing will not be the resultant problem but the hyperpigmentation response will be. It... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

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