Is co2 laser good for Post Inflammatory Erythema marks?

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I have Post Inflammatory Erythema, like red/pinkish marks on my cheeks and temples. I fair skinned so it stands out and I also have some scarring around it as well. I asked my dermatologist which laser treatment would be best to help fade my red/pinkish marks much faster and he said a co2 laser would be best but I don't know if he meant about the scarring and its hard for me to even see the scarring because of the marks. Is that the right laser procedure or is it a different one for PIE marks

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

co2 laser is not a treatment for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.  the best treatments are lightening creams and peels.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

It really depends on the question, for post inflammatory redness ONLY, a CO2 laser is not the laser of choice- vascular lasers such as the KTP, Pulse Dye or long pulse 1064 are. IPL can help, but lasers are generally better. If there is evidence of scarring, then CO2 laser can help remodel scars. In most cases the redness will temporarily worsen after CO2, but vascular lasers can fix this. Hope this helpsDr Davin Lim Laser DermatologistBRISBANE, Australia.

Is co2 laser good for Post Inflammatory Erythema marks?

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