Can the Fractional CO2 Resurfacing Laser Be Used on Hispanic Skin?

Pink to red streaks can persist for many weeks after resurfacing with CO2 laser resurfacing and other modalities including Portrait plasma resurfacing. These generally spontaneously resolve but sunscreen and moisturizer is very important. If there is any firmness or substance to the skin of...

CO2 laser can remove thtattoo but with scarring just as sanding with dermabrasion or salt with salabrasion and these treatments might need a few treatments. Ablative fractional CO2 laser might remove the tattoo with multiple treatments but scarring might also occur.Only the carbon dioxide...

Hypopigmentation after laser therapy can be a permanent complication. The CO2 wavelength is especially prone due to thermal collateral damage. However, the CO2 wavelength also is very good at removing wrinkles and tightening the skin. There are some less aggressive alternatives such as an Erbium...

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...

Carbon dioxide laser (non fractional ) had caused some delayed hypopigmented cases. A special light may help a dermatologist determine if this is hypo or depigmented spots. If it is a total loss of color, then it may not come back. If it is hypopigmented, possibly Fraxel Restore may help as...

Hi 1224.  The answer is that most likely the spots will return.  The most common bleaching product is hydroquinone and after you stop using it the pigment will return.   For a permanent solution to your issue, consider finding a local practitioner with q-switched lasers....