How to treat fraxel laser burnt skin??

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My dermatologist was treating me for chicken pox scars that I had on my body. So she tried fraxel laser on me. But to her surprise it burnt my skin all the more. Now I have the burnt pigmentation. She is using chemical peels on me. Is there any alternative to treat it??? Is grafting an option ??

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I would begin with topical Melarase AM and PM and chemical peels to help with the discoloration. Microneedling and chemical peels will continue to improve your scars. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Misbah Khan MD, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

laser induced skin discoloration can take a very long time to heal on its own. be patient it will lighten. Acne scars are tough to treat and require multiple treatment modalities depending upon the shape, type and depths of the scars. I mostly use a combined approach of Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing, submission or surgical excision followed by either fat grafting or fillers as needed

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This needs lightening creams and time to heal.  I am sorry this happened to you. I suggest you see a cosmetic dermatologist with expertise in lasers.  Chickenpox scars should be treated with microneedling, subcision, and fillers like Bellafill.  They typically do not respond well to lasers.  Best, Dr. Emer.

David S. Orentreich, MD · Answer

When physicians are confronted with a scar choices of treatment methods are based on the scars features and location more so then what caused the scar. For example, a scar that is red can be treated with a vascular lesion laser. Depressed scars can be elevated and  elevated scars can be flattened. You get the idea. Since most scars improve with time in some cases a doctor will advise watchful waiting.

How to treat fraxel laser burnt skin??

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