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How Can I Repair my Face After a Botched Laser Treatment?
asked 6 months ago by ceburpee in Melrose, MA
Latest answer by Sanusi Umar, MD
Question viewed 118 times
Tags: botched, options
2 answers to How Can I Repair my Face After a Botched Laser Treatment?
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Help for poor laser outcome
There are quite a few treatments that will help repair problems caused by laser mishaps. Which treatment is best for you will depend on the type of laser and the type of damage. For example hyperpigmentation ( skin darkening) can be helped by prescription bleaching creams and chemical peels, Options for improving scars include creams, cortisone injections, and pulsed dye laser. Your dermatologist can set up a treatment regimen tailored to your needs.
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Louise H. Stewart, MD
Santa Barbara Dermatologic Surgeon
Santa Barbara Dermatologic Surgeon
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Correcting Unwanted Laser Treatment Outcomes
While there are many advanced tools available in dermatology, what matters most is finding a board certified physician who can help you achieve the results you want.
Because laser energy becomes heat energy that is used to precipitate corrections and improvements in the skin, there are sometimes unwanted reactions. Two of the most common ones are scarring and hyperpigmentation. Your skin will produce scar tissue and/or melanin as a way to compensate for or heal what it considers to...
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