Is CO2 Fraxel Laser suitable to improve the skin around my breast uplift scars? (photo)

Question

I had 350cc implants and uplift almost a year ago. The downward scars of my uplift have redness and small veins around them on both breasts. I have used silicone scar gel, strips, bio oil and kelo cote gel. I do not smoke or use sunbeds. I followed all after care from surgeon. I have been advised my a local clinic that CO2 Fraxel Laser would be suitable. Is this correct? Or are there other options?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser.  Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.  
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Is CO2 Fraxel Laser suitable to improve the skin around my breast uplift scars? (photo)

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