I'm 24. I'm Mexican/Italian. My skin is on fair side but I can tan easily. I have premature fine lines, large pores, and uneven texture. I want to get fractional co2 but I'm afraid from the stories here of track marks and hole marks left over. I'd rather do co2 since it's a one time treatment as opposed to fraxel with multiple treatments. Is scarring and pigmentation always a risk with fraction co2? How can one avoid this complication? Please answer actual questions :)
Answer: Some risks with CO2 laser Hi! Thanks for your question. For those with darker skin, there is a risk of pigmentation and scarring with a CO2 laser. I would see a cosmetic dermatologist who can better assess your skin type and concerns and determine whether this is the best option for your situation. There are other types of non-ablative lasers that don’t carry the same risk of hyperpigmentation for darker skin tones.
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Answer: Some risks with CO2 laser Hi! Thanks for your question. For those with darker skin, there is a risk of pigmentation and scarring with a CO2 laser. I would see a cosmetic dermatologist who can better assess your skin type and concerns and determine whether this is the best option for your situation. There are other types of non-ablative lasers that don’t carry the same risk of hyperpigmentation for darker skin tones.
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February 15, 2018
Answer: Co2 Fractional Laser Questions -- add microneedling/prp, sculptra for best results This is difficult to answer without pictures. Yes, using Co2 carries the risk of pigmentation and scarring, especially in darker skinned people. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to determine if this treatment is right for you and it can take a few sessions with Co2 to see improvement. Lasers like Co2 work best in combination with sculptra and microneedling/PRP in order to improve the skin's texture and collagen. After Co2, I recommend adding fraxel lasers, microneedling/prp and radiofrequency treatments. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.
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February 15, 2018
Answer: Co2 Fractional Laser Questions -- add microneedling/prp, sculptra for best results This is difficult to answer without pictures. Yes, using Co2 carries the risk of pigmentation and scarring, especially in darker skinned people. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to determine if this treatment is right for you and it can take a few sessions with Co2 to see improvement. Lasers like Co2 work best in combination with sculptra and microneedling/PRP in order to improve the skin's texture and collagen. After Co2, I recommend adding fraxel lasers, microneedling/prp and radiofrequency treatments. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: Minimizing risk of hyperpigmenation after fractional CO2 laser
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Answer: Minimizing risk of hyperpigmenation after fractional CO2 laser
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February 15, 2018
Answer: Fraxel vs fractional CO2 lasering Thank you for a good question. I have both of these lasers in my practice, and you are correct to worry about treating your darker skin type. Without actually examining your face it is difficult to give you the answer, but if your skin is a Fitzpatrick III or above, neither laser would likely be recommended. But the risk is not one of scarring, but of de-pigmentation -- both these lasers will lighten dark spots in light skin, but might lighten your overall dark skin more than you would like--and once lightened, there is no "going back". Confer with an experienced plastic surgeon (preferably one who uses both lasers) about your skin type (darkness), to see if you can be helped (and even if your skin is a Fitz Ii, I would probably recommend the Fraxel --even though it would take 4 treatments--as the likelihood of depigmentation of a severe degree with this laser would be far less than with the fCO2). Good luck!
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February 15, 2018
Answer: Fraxel vs fractional CO2 lasering Thank you for a good question. I have both of these lasers in my practice, and you are correct to worry about treating your darker skin type. Without actually examining your face it is difficult to give you the answer, but if your skin is a Fitzpatrick III or above, neither laser would likely be recommended. But the risk is not one of scarring, but of de-pigmentation -- both these lasers will lighten dark spots in light skin, but might lighten your overall dark skin more than you would like--and once lightened, there is no "going back". Confer with an experienced plastic surgeon (preferably one who uses both lasers) about your skin type (darkness), to see if you can be helped (and even if your skin is a Fitz Ii, I would probably recommend the Fraxel --even though it would take 4 treatments--as the likelihood of depigmentation of a severe degree with this laser would be far less than with the fCO2). Good luck!
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