I'm 28 and have olive skin that is extremely prone to pigmentation. My esthetician wants to use the Clear and Brilliant lazer on my face. I'm interested in getting this done to remove acne scars and reduce pore size, but I am scared it may damage my skin causing more harm than good. My esthetician works in a dermatologist office and said she performed many of these treatments without problems. Because I have sensitive skin that is prone to pigmentation, is this lazer right for me?
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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...
You always should ask your doctor what is allowed under their care. Everyone doctor has their own preference of procedures they allow after surgery and with certain timelines.Three months is more than enough time to start a laser treatment but you should always double check first with your surgeon.
The effectiveness of treatments for acne scars can vary from person to person, and it's important to set realistic expectations. CO2 laser treatments like Coolpeel and sessions of chemical peels (C + B, possibly referring to a combination of different acids) can contribute to improving the...