Laser Treatment Q&A
62%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not. See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings or Add Your Review
27 Reviews
Laser Treatmentbefore & after photos
View Before and Afters

Average Laser Treatment Cost: $1,483

Learn about Laser Treatment

560 people and 184 doctors are talking about Laser Treatment

Get Free Email Updates

Had Matrix Ir Test on Chin and Left Pattern of Pore Images

asked 1 year ago by Pittsburg in Pittsburg, CA
Latest answer by Kavita Mariwalla, MD
Question viewed 273 times
Tags: chin, 3 weeks post-op, alternative, permanent, pigmentation, pores, texture, worse

had matrix ir laser test on chin, it has been three weeks and it appears to have left pattern of small pores and the texture is worse than ever.It has pigmented as well Is this permanent? what I can I do? will a chemical peel work?

1 answer to Had Matrix Ir Test on Chin and Left Pattern of Pore Images

+1

Matrix Ir Test Side Effects

First, I would definitely go back to the physician who treated you.  You may have post-laser hyperpigmentation and need to be treated with topicals or microdermabrasion.  Usually at the end of 3 - 4 weeks you will have a good idea of any side effects which seems to coincide with what you are now experiencing. Chemical peels are less likely to work.  Did you get sun exposure after the treatment? Usually the pattern of pore marks resolves after 10 days. In this case it... more
Kavita Mariwalla, MD

New Haven Dermatologic Surgeon

Ask a question