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Can Profractional Sciton Laser Cause Scars? If So, What Can Be Done to Correct the Damage?
asked 5 months ago by Hute0006 in Mpls, MN
Latest answer by Stacey Tull, MD
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Tags: 4 days post-op, causes, grid marks, hyperpigmentation, options, red, swelling
I just had my first Profractional Laser treatment done almost 4 days ago. My face is still very swollen and red. I also have pin point marks on my face and a grid like appearance. Also have a few areas that are brownish in color and the skin feels raised to the touch. Could these be scars from the laser? I'm just wondering how long it is going to take for this to get better? I'm absolutly devestated by my appearance.
1 answer to Can Profractional Sciton Laser Cause Scars? If So, What Can Be Done to Correct the Damage?
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Healing after Profractional
Profractional is very safe with regards to risk for scarring. Also, as long as your skin is not red and painful you do not need to worry about infection. You may have had an aggressive treatment and your skin may be more reactive which may be why it is taking you a little longer to heal. Normally patients can take anywhere from 3-10 days until they feel like their skin is back to normal.
Stacey Tull, MD
Chesterfield Dermatologic Surgeon
Chesterfield Dermatologic Surgeon