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Redness Around Scar After Erbium Treatment?
I had an Erbium treatment to smooth out a scar on my lower arm. The erbium has caused redness around my scar that is still persistent 4 months after treatment.
What can be done about this? Should I give Fraxel a try, go for another Erbium treatment, or just let it be?
Asked 31 months ago by
thaman1010 in va
Read my review "Erbium Treatment for Hypopigmented Scar on Lower Arm"
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Try IPL to reduce redness around scar after Erbium laser treatment
4 months is too long to have redness after Erbium laser resurfacing of a scar. The arm heals much slower than the face but 4 months is too long.
See your doctor and ask if you have a hypertrophic scar.
IPL in the 550-650nm range can be used by an expert to reduce redness or inflammation after laser resurfacing.
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Take a break from laser treatments
It is normal to have redness after and laser skin ablative treatment - laser skin resurfacing. I would recommend waiting at least 6-9 months before having another ablative treatment. There are technologies that can help reduce redness if it is a persistent problem
