I've had a couple of dermatologist recommend CO2 laser for the pitted scars on my face (ice pick, box car, and rolling), but I'm terrified of the reviews that I've read. Is it possible to do CO2 laser on only part of the face, for example the cheeks (this is where my worst pitted scarring is) or would that make things altogether uneven?
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Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACSFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Please review the Video in the web reference as it explains the procedure with videos. Much easier to visualise than conceptualise. I would perform either a CO2 or Erbium laser procedure, followed by close follow up. Milia are super easy to treat- prevention via vitamin A creams, treatment with ...
The CO2 will touch on the surface of the marks, but you may want to consider some type of microneedling treatment such as the Infini. The infini uses 49 insulated needles to penetrate the skin with radio frequency at different depths. This will help stimulate collagen beneath the surface of the...
Treating these scars can be very rewarding, and combining subscision and fractionated laser to release the scar and induce collagen remodelling, followed by a small amount of filler will make a considerable difference.Book in with a specialist if you can. Best wishes, Shobhan.