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Outlined Squares After Micro Laser Peel
asked 1 year ago by haro in Tracy
Latest answer by Edward Lack, MD
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Tags: face, hyperpigmentation, marks, square
Is it normal to have horizontal and/or outlined squares on the face after a 50 micron Micro Laser Peel? They started off bright red immediately after my skin peeled, turned pink days later, and are now beginning to hyperpigment despite the use of hydroquinone. Was this the result of operator error (technique, settings, etc) or simply the way my skin healed? Most of my face is fine, it's just certain areas that have these marks. Should I start looking for a different PS?
3 answers to Outlined Squares After Micro Laser Peel
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Laser peels can leave pigmented boxes in treated areas
Laser peels can leave pigmented boxes in treated areas. These usually disappear with time or can be improved with a combination of Retin A and lightening agents.
Edward Lack, MD
Chicago Dermatologist
Chicago Dermatologist
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Fractionated treatments can initially look geometric
Yes it is normal to have a geometric pattern of dots after any fractionated treatment. The ablative energies utilized, pulse duration and density (how far the dots are separated) are the important parameters for long-term results, but the dot pattern in the skin can vary. Some areas of your skin will peel more slowly and show the dot pattern for a longer time, which initially makes the treatment look irregular, but the long-term results are more based on the density used...
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Michael Howard Swann, MD
Springfield Dermatologic Surgeon
Springfield Dermatologic Surgeon
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Horizontal Squares after Microlaser Peel
Microlaser Peel is a FANTASTIC facial procedure. The Sciton Joule laser allows very accurate removal of precise layers of the skin with a very short down time.
Not having been in the room during your procedure, no one can tell you what happened and why you have these squares. If I had to guess, I think whoever operated the laser did not superimpose the areas of treatment leaving a tiny bridge between them. Since a 50 micron MLP removes that precise thickness of the outer skin, by not...
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