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How Risky is Pearl Laser?

I’m 29 yr-old Japanese female with (acne) craters on both the cheeks (quite deep on the cheeks). I no longer get severe acnes on the face but crater (acne scars) remains.

A Tokyo-based Japanese doctor in a relatively new clinic suggested me to test Pearl Laser as a monitor (i.e. treatment free of charge). Though I desperately want to remove my scars, I am concerned about its risks of damaging my skin leaving severe scars. Could you share your thought on this?

Asked 30 months ago by Mango in Tokyo, Japan
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Pearl Laser

There is always risk, and for your skin type (Asian) the risk is even higher. Thus, very conservative settings are needed to protect your skin, and you want an experienced user.
Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon
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Pearl Fractional may be of help

We have had good success in terms of improving acne scars with the Pearl Fractional laser (which is different from the regular Pearl laser). The only concern is your skin type. If you have darker skin, I would advise caution as the color of your skin can be changed. However, if you skin is fairly light, you may well be a candidate for this treatment. In terms of safety, we have found this to be quite safe. We have yet to see any healing problems at all. There has also been no... more
David B. Reath, MD
Knoxville Plastic Surgeon
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