Is PicoSure a good laser for burn marks? (Photo)

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I accidentally dropped my hair iron and it burned my thigh. It left some scars and dark marks and has been 2-3 months. I was wondering if PicoSure would help to fade them away?

Shawn Seit, MD · Answer

Burn marks are due to hyperpigmentation after an injury to the skin. Picosure can definitely help fade this pigmentation faster but must use the right settings in combination with some topical medicated creams and of course protecting the skin with a good sunscreen.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

this is post inflammatory hyperpigmentation/melasma/discoloration that needs cosmelan or enlighten peels at home which we can do virtually and send to your home along with aerify peels regularly, vivatia foam, restorsea 10x, faith essence serum, and cosmelan 2 cream.

Hyperpigmentation from any type needs a combination approach of peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify,  lasers like clear and brilliant and aerolase or laser genesis, radiofrequency like venus viva, and constant skin care and sun protection.  Bimonthly facials with silk peel dermalinfusion is essential to hydrate, exfoliate and infuse vitamins and antioxidants into the skin.  If you have acne you can do additional treatments and peels to get more improvement.  I suggest a formal consultation with an expert in lasers and peels. Best, Dr. Emer.

Kathleen Griffin, MD · Answer

PicoSure flat handpiece would be effective for these types of scarring/hyperpigmentation. A series of 3 treatments spaced one month apart is what I would suggest. In addition, wearing sunscreen and keeping the scars out of the sun would be beneficial to your treatment.

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