28yrs old, have an old burn mark all over my arm and my shoulder. Currently doing Fraxel CO2 and stem cells injection. Advice?

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dr/told me that after about 5 sessions i will be able to see difference of 80% i did just 2 sessions of fraxel and stem cells but i saw about 10%of improvement and the colour is much lighter than it used to be i should continue coz it's so expensive and i can not afford to pay more and not to see improvement

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  You can improve the texture of your skin with microdermasion, skinpen microneedling, and CO2 skin resurfacing laser.  They all help to exfoliate the dead the skin cells, smooth out the texture of your skin, kill bacteria, increase collagen and elastin production.  Your skin will look and feel rejuvenated after each treatment

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A combination approach will give the most improvement. This scar can be improved with lasers treatment, and microneedling/prp. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

In my opinion, the fractional CO2 is the gold standard for treating burn scars. It appears that these scars are older. I don't believe the value of stem cells in treating older burn scars has been proven. One can add triamcinolone acetonide, hyalauronidase and  5-fluorouracil to the treatment to improve results. Hypopigmentation can be helped by adding brimoprost. Alternating with a fractionated erbium laser can be of some assistance.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

10 sessions for 30-50% improvement. I use Ultrapulse very low density with Corticosteroid drip method under occlusion. Fraxel is good for skin rejuvenation, but it does not go down 4 mm into the deepest scars. See a burns team. We work with lasers, silicone sheeting, surgical techniques to free up strictures and occupational therapist. This is the Gold Standard in Australia. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

28yrs old, have an old burn mark all over my arm and my shoulder. Currently doing Fraxel CO2 and stem cells injection. Advice?

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28yrs old, have an old burn mark all over my arm and my shoulder. Currently doing Fraxel CO2 and stem cells injection. Advice?

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Answer: ULTRAPULSE not Fraxel

Answer: ULTRAPULSE not Fraxel

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