I have very white,sensitive skin,with acne scarring. I worry that fractional CO2 laser will cause other long term damage to my skin, although I have been advised by various doctors that around 5-6 sessions of fractional CO2 is the best solution for me. Any advice to my concern?
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Answer: Acne Scarring -- Needs Combination of Subcision; Fillers Like Bellafill; Lasers Like Fraxel/Erbium/CO2; TCA Cross; Fractora RF
It is difficult for me to provide a formal assessment without seeing you as a patient in my clinic, but in general, treating PIH requires a combination approach of lasers, microneedling, chemical peels, and a good cosmeceutical regimen. It is important to ensure that your inflammation has...
Without photos and an exam, it is hard to recommend one treatment over the other. In general, lower eyelid transconjunctival blepharoplasty with appropriate fat repositioning combined with a fractional CO2 laser skin resurfacing is my treatment of choice for long lasting correction, with...
Great question. The length of downtime depends on the settings and your discussion with your provider performing the laser. Normally, downtime can be 7-10 days or up to 2 weeks however this has various factors such as: patient skin type, provider settings, and treatment plan. For any social e...