Which laser treatment would help minimize the appearance of post-inflammatory erythema? (photo)

March 17, 2023
Asked By:Chest acne in Chicago, Illinois

I have pale Caucasian skin. I was treated with acutane for chest acne. Four years later I still have Post-inflammatory erythema. What would be the best protocol to get rid of the scars? IPL or VPL both or something else.

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November 17, 2023

Answer: IPL can help reduce the redness pigmentation followed by a fractional laser to even out skin texture from scarring

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 17, 2023

Answer: IPL can help reduce the redness pigmentation followed by a fractional laser to even out skin texture from scarring

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 23, 2023

Answer: Which laser treatment would help minimize the appearance of post-inflammatory erythema?

Bhupendra C.K. Patel, MD, FRCSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 23, 2023

Answer: Which laser treatment would help minimize the appearance of post-inflammatory erythema?

Bhupendra C.K. Patel, MD, FRCSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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