I still have redness and discoloration and its been 2 months. Will it go away?

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I got C02 fractional laser resurfacing on my arms and legs in hope to minimize the scars I have there. It has been two months and all the spots where the scars were look red or brown and there are patches of brown (shaped like a rectangle) and it doesn't seem to be getting any better! Please let me know what to do/help

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

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 provider.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

For our patients, we advise them to use Melarase AM and Melarase PM creams to help with skin discoloration after fractional co2 laser. The discoloration will fade over time. I would also advise you to use the pulsed dye laser for the redness. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

I still have redness and discoloration and its been 2 months. Will it go away?

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