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Diagonal Lines From Profractional XC Laser
asked 1 year ago by KdDaisey
Latest answer by Emily Altman, MD
Question viewed 645 times
Tags: grid marks
I am exactly 2 weeks out from a Profractioal XC laser treatment and have terrible diagonal lines on the area that was lasered. Do these go away? I've been reading all the posts and it seems that they do NOT go away on people who have had this particular laser. My doctor says they will go away with time. But she also says she's never seen them on any patients before, therefore, I am concerned. She is a board certified dermatologist. I am devastated. Can someone please advise. Thanks!
1 answer to Diagonal Lines From Profractional XC Laser
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Do lines from Profractional XC laser go away?
A photograph of what you are describing would be very helpful.
Usually fractional laser treatment leaves pinpoint holes in the skin for 1-3 weeks. I am not familiar with diagonal lines.
Fractional lasers work by vaporizing tiny vertical columns of skin. How large a percentage of skin is vaporized and how much is left untreated is decided based on what needs to be treated (wrinkles, acne scars, stretch marks, etc) and how aggressive the treatment is going to be. The percentage...
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