Why my acne scars become pink and some in dark in color after 3 co2 laser and 1 microneedling sessions? When it will heal to my normal color i am soo depressed they look noticible Ps i am dark skinned thnks
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Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...
There are many different sizes of laser eye shields. I most commonly use small and extra small in my practice. Some facilities may not have a variety of sizes to choose from. The practitioner also may not be very familiar with how to place the shields as they can be somewhat challenging in a...
The risk of PIH (post inflammatory hyperpigmentation) is present with any laser - on any skin type. But, pigment problems (hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation) are more of a risk with darker skin types. I do not recommend CO2 laser for dark skin. Fraxel, which is also a resurfacing laser, is ...