Advice for Post-op Laser Removal of Facial Mark

This is a tough problem, and it sounds like you have tried a number of treatments.  Thanks for including the pic.  Its tough for me to tell, but if this is only redness, it should respond to steroid creams.  Please refer to the info below.  You have applied hydrocortisone, which is relatively weak, and a stronger steroid cream.  There are still stronger creams, but I'm not sure they are indicated here (Class I).  I can't tell if there is an element... more

Unfortunately, a correct answer cannot be given without more complete information.  The answer depends on what the "mark" was on your face, what laser type and settings were used.  It is difficult to tell from the picture if this area is hyperpigmented, red, or both.  More than likely, at 5 weeks you are not completely healed so I would follow your Surgeon's advice.  If Your Surgeon has an Aesthetician in his/her office, I would have a consultation for... more

Unfortunately there is not enough information. What was the color of the lesion initially? What is the lesion? Was a biopsy done? What laser was done? What energy settings? You may have an inflammatory condition that won't clear with lasers. Corticosteroids do lessen redness from inflammation, but over a long usage period, the corticosteroids can induce long term redness by producing new blood vessels in the skin. You should see a board certified dermatologist for clarification.... more