Scar widening and redness after CO2 laser and microneedling on dark skin?

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Why my scars become wide and red after being filled in ? Some scars are pink some are dark red ? I am dark skinned

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Always objectively measured. We do need to see the angled lighting to eliminate the colour changes. With darker skin patients, 100% chance of skin colour changes. This will subside within 3 months with HQ. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

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