I believe I have dermal hyperpigmentation from a fractional Co2 procedure. The color is a bluish gray and has not responded to topical treatment. Will the color improve with time and strict sun avoidance.? Can anything be done to improve the discoloration?
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Performed properly CO2 laser should not leave grid marks or any other the of pattern. This can be a problem when pattern generators that control the laser's beam are used. The visible pattern you have are due to either excessive overlap of the pattern creating over treated areas at the edges or...
In general, most red heads have fair skin types and typically are very good candidates for laser resurfacing with a CO2 laser. Lighter skin types usually have the lowest risks of complications from laser resurfacing and can usually tolerate an aggressive treatment with excellent results....
Hi. The removal of tissue with CO2 is essentially instantaneous, and the long-term effect on new collagen formation takes months. The movement of the muscles and overlying skin after your procedure (i.e. smiling, chewing) will have no impact on your long-term results. Hope that...
