I have a hyperpigmented keloid scar. Can the Fraxel laser be used to treat it?

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The keloid arose post-cautery of a wart. It is much darker than my skin ( and I have coloured skin tone). Another question that I have, post the fraxel laser session could I go to the beach or get exposed to the sun normally? Or will there be a risk of further hyperpigmentation.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

To answer your initial question about Fraxel and the scar (Keloid), there are better methods than Fraxel to treat keloids scars. Fraxel is designed to improve skin quality texture and tones, as well as mild to moderate mixed acne and traumatic scars. For keloid scars targeted combined approached are sometimes needed- steroid injections, 5 Fu, Botox, vascular lasers and Co2 fractional lasers. Fraxel is not my number one pick for keloid scars and may actually worsen this lesion (if not treated with silicone gel and or steroid injections) be guided by your specialist. Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

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