I had my procedure on 9/14/16. I still have the discoloration from the procedure and also my skin is like sandpaper and I have more wrinkles especially around my knees, actually creases now! How long before they go back to normal, even if this procedure does not work, will the skin on my legs at least go back to the way they were: no discoloration and way less dryness and wrinkled skin??? That's all I'm hoping for at this point. (I am a caucasion female 56 years old.) Thank you
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Answer: Fractional CO2 Ablative Laser or SMARTSKIN CO2 Front of legs from the knees to the top of thighs?
It is best you see a dermatologist. It is difficult to determine from your photo and a formal evaluation is needed. If necessary, this can be treated in the offfice and easily removed by laser or electrical dessication. Best, Dr. Emer
Thank you for your question. It is common to have hyperpigmentation or even hypopigmentation after an ablative laser. I always recommend to pretreat with a lightening cream such as hydroquinone 2 weeks prior to the procedure to reduce the risk of hypo/hyper pigmentation. follow up with your...
Thanks for your question. Typically after fractionated laser resurfacing redness subsides significantly over the ensuing weeks and months. Redness after this type of laser treatment is due to the increased vascularity of the skin during the renewal process which takes 6 months to a year. As...