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Pain from ProFractional Laser with Microlaser Peel?
asked 2 years ago by Xtreameasures in ohio
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Question viewed 3,355 times
Tags: acne scars, pain
I'm considering doing the Profractional Laser treatment and the Microlaser peel at the same time. Should I expect to be in a lot of pain? Will I get good results? I have deep acne scars.
4 answers to Pain from ProFractional Laser with Microlaser Peel?
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Profractional Pain Level
Generally the pain level is manageable.. However, there are more sensitive areas such as the upper lip and forehead which can be more tender during and after treatment.
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Profractional ideal for Acne Scars
Because the oil glands are deep in the skin dermis, the scars caused by acne are also deep. Microlaser Peel addresses the epidermis, (not hte deeper dermis), but gives good improvement in superficial wrinkles and texture irregularities. Microlaserpeels can be ,(and often are), combined with the more penetrating Profrfactional laser treatment , which addresses the deeper dermis issues, such as acne scars, other scars, or deeper wrinkles. To...
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Debra Irizarry, MD
Crestone Plastic Surgeon
Crestone Plastic Surgeon
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Pain with combination MicroLaser Peel and ProFractional
The combination of Microlaser Peel to shave off a precise thickness of the outer layer of skin (10 to 50 microns, most commonly 20) followed by fractional treatment with variable depth of column ablation with / without coag is a powerful skin rejuvenation and tightening system with rapid recovery. Most patients complain of pain the night of the procedure. The vast majority are comfortable with Tylenol and a crushed ice pack, some require either Tylenol no. 3 / or a few Percocets...
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