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Red Indented Marks on Face After Full Face Erbium, What Is This?

asked 10 months ago by melsie in Melbourne
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 251 times
Tags: indentation, red spot

Red Indented Marks on Face After Full Face Erbium

3 answers to Red Indented Marks on Face After Full Face Erbium, What Is This?

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Facial laser resurfacing with erbium

Red traces can be seen after laser resurfacing, including Erbium yag. and this can last for many weeks. good moisturizer and sunscreen is important
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Red indented marks from erbium laser resurfacing

This could be some more reaction to the laser resurfacing that would need treatment. Steroid creams could be one option to prevent scarring. Based on the pictures I doesn't look bad and I think they should get better. I would have some close follow up with your doctor to make sure that it doesn't get worse. The indentations may fill in with time or require other modalities like more deeper resurfacing, like deep fx or fraxel or even fat injections or subcision.
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Red indented marks after full face erbium

I assume you had full face erbium laser resurfacing. You didn't mention how long ago you had the treatment. Diffuse or patchy redness usually subsides in a few days, up to 1 or 2 weeks. Rarely, it may take longer; this is more common with CO2 Laser resurfacing. I am more concerned about the denting. It may not subside. I suggest that you discuss this matter with the Dr who treated you and ask what he thinks about the denting. I also suggest that you get a... more
Eugene Mandrea, MD

Chicago Dermatologist

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