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How To Get Rid Of Scars After Fraxel Laser?

asked 9 months ago by meetingpoint in California
Latest answer by Sanusi Umar, MD
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Tags: forehead, options, patchy, pigmentation

I had undergone Fractionated laser treatment in April at a Plastic surgeon's office, which left a prominent scar on my forehead. The area looks patchy and pigmented. I am very disappointed and the Dr is asking me to pay further money for it's treatment. I had already bought the package and paid 3000 for the package. Can anyone suggest how to get rid of them. I am using Obagi, retinA and bleaching cream. But, don't see much difference. I don't want to go back to him either. Thanks in advance.

3 answers to How To Get Rid Of Scars After Fraxel Laser?

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Fraxel Laser Scars

I am sorry to hear about what happened. Topical treatments such the ones you mentioned will not be able to eliminate the scar. The scar tissue is made of thickly arranged collagen fibers that originate in the dermal layer beneath your skin's surface. Just for your own knowledge, there is another Fraxel laser system called Fraxel Dual which helps your skin develop new and normal collagen fibers to reduce the appearance of the scars. However ,you should certainly seek the help of another... more
Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
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Patchy pigmentation after Fraxel treatment

From your photos it is not clear whether all the pigmentary change is hyperpigmentation or whether there is hypopigmentation as well. The laser procedure itself can cause pigment changes. In addition to that any sun exposure to the treated area can cause darkening as well. I usually warn my patients about any sun exposure for 2-3 months after a laser treatment. In addition, for my skin type IV and above patients, I have them use a sunscreen and a bleaching cream... more
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Scarring after Fraxel

A misconception that exists among patients and doctors is that the fractionated lasers dont scar. This is absolutely incorrect. Almost every laser can cause scarring, afterall they are lasers. If indeed you have scarring from the Fraxel (which is a brand name and should be clarified if this was the CO2 version or not) then after seeing the plastic surgeon and if their attempts fail you may want to ask them for a dermatologist or another plastic surgeon to refer to who... more
Shawn Allen, MD

Boulder Dermatologist

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