Repeat Laser after Broken Capillaries?

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2 years ago, I had the Cutera Pearl Fractional laser done as deep as the dr felt comfortable going. Upon healing, a ton of broken capillaries showed up all over my face and I still have acne scars. What is the best way to approach this? I am thinking of getting another CO2 fractional (either pearl or Acupulse, etc.) and then will for sure do Vbeam laser. I just don't want to cause irreparable broken capillaries to show up after another session. Thoughts?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

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Repeat Laser after Broken Capillaries?

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