It is important that you keep track of not only the times you have had lasers, but also the type of lasers used and the areas treated. Just as important are any chemical peels that you may have had, again with the number and type. Remember, all lasers work by generating heat. An experienced... more
Does repeat laser treatments pose greater scarring risks?
Is there a danger of "over-lasering" with going through several laser treatments over the years? I'd love an MD's opinion on how much lasering you actually can do on the face without causing scarring.
2 answers to “Does repeat laser treatments pose...”
A: It depends on the type of laser and how deep each treatment is
If the "lasering" is done for wrinkles ( this is usually a CO2 laser ) repeated treatments are usually not necessary. However, if someone had a light CO2 laser done in their early 40's they may require another in their 60's. If the peel was primarily done for pigments spots, they may have several... more
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