Thanks! A month ago I was in an accident and I have a jagged red deep scar remaining after sutures on my forehead area. Its about an inch long and wider than other scars I have had. 1)What is the best laser for something like this? I've heard Pixel or Fraxel? Also I've heard of some hybrid treatments but have yet to find more info about them. 2)Is a month a good time for treatment or a should I wait until 3 months 3)Where can I find a scar specialist in New York City? Someone with post suture experience? Thanks!
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May 8, 2010
Answer: Fraxel for traumatic scars
Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Fraxel Restore utilizes a 1550nm wavelength of light in a fractional pattern to help reduce fine lines, brown spots and improve texture such as acne scars. The settings of the density of the fractional pattern and the energy (millijoules) which corresponds to the depth of effect, are...
The settings used on Fraxel vary significantly from physician to physician. The Restore settings can be 10 to 30 mJ for power and these energies are adjusted based on tolerance and depth of lines. There are times that we increase the energy to much higher for deep wrinkles and acne scars. The...
I have to disagree with my South African colleague.
Although 10 mg. may not seem like much, and certainly 10 mg. would be less likely to cause problems than, say, 40 mg., I still feel you are taking too much of a chance.
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