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Pin Hole Scars on Face and Neck from Fractional CO2 Laser
UPDATED FROM 4298anon
2 years post
Still scarred 2 years later
4298anonMarch 3, 2015
$400
Here is another study on Fractional CO2 laser.....
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19291745
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19291745
ORIGINAL POST
The Fractional CO2 Laser left me with pin hole...
4298anonMay 24, 2013
The Fractional CO2 Laser left me with pin hole scars (orange peel skin) on my face and neck. I called the College and they told me to come in. I was offered a Erbium laser treatment for free to correct the damage in my skin's texture.
Unfortunately, this corrective laser treatment did not remove the pin hole scars and my skin looks very weathered now, especially on my Neck. My Neck looks 5-10 years older than it did 3 months ago.
I am considering ablative CO2 laser at this point to correct all of the damage. I had ablative CO2 laser 7 years ago with good results.
Unfortunately, this corrective laser treatment did not remove the pin hole scars and my skin looks very weathered now, especially on my Neck. My Neck looks 5-10 years older than it did 3 months ago.
I am considering ablative CO2 laser at this point to correct all of the damage. I had ablative CO2 laser 7 years ago with good results.
Replies (5)
May 29, 2013
I'm sorry to hear you are having to deal with the pin holes as a result of laser treatment. Have you considered getting a second opinion from a Plastic Surgeon or other skin care professional before undergoing any additional treatments?
May 29, 2013
No. They will only try to sell me on whatever treatments they offer and not necessarily what is best for me.
I prefer to do my own research.
July 1, 2013
Have you found any help? I don't trust anyone anymore after I specifically said I don't want to do anything that might harm my skin more, and she smiled and assured nothing would happen and now my skin is horrendous wrinkly and full of holes from fraxel
July 1, 2013
No I haven't found a remedy yet. Since the laser made the skin on my neck sag, I'm afraid my only option is most likely a neck lift to correct the damage. I'm not sure having ablative CO2 laser is the answer.
July 2, 2013
I'm so sorry for you, this is horrible experience that seems to just go on and on.. I hope you'll find something that will help you .
August 19, 2014
Have you tried any chemical peels? Maybe a medium to deep peel may help. I also have pin hole damage from co2 Which I did 1 month ago. I wanted to treat scars and pigmentation and laser left me with more pigmentation and scars which I didn't have before. I'm devastated. Tomorrow I'm going for a light tca peel cause I have dark skin. I am also going on a skin healing diet. Good luck.
January 27, 2015
This study on Fractional CO2 Laser showed that 100% of patients in the study received scarring on the neck.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19291746
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