Will the hyaluronic acid injections (5 months post-op) affect a CO2 Laser treatment's effectiveness?

January 19, 2022
Asked By:LMC1287 in England, United Kingdom

I had a consultation for acne scarring and the Doctor wants to do ablative CO2 laser. He said my scarring is clinically considered “mild”. I’ve had hyaluronic acid injections in my scars about 5 months ago and my concern is that he will not be able to see my actual scar depth so the laser will not go deep enough because the injections are making them appear less severe. Will the injections affect my outcome?

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January 27, 2022

Answer: Acne Scarring -- Needs Combination of Subcision; Fillers Like Bellafill; Lasers Like Fraxel/Erbium/CO2; TCA Cross; Fractora RF

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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January 27, 2022

Answer: Acne Scarring -- Needs Combination of Subcision; Fillers Like Bellafill; Lasers Like Fraxel/Erbium/CO2; TCA Cross; Fractora RF

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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