I have a 6 months old rolling scar on my cheek which is still very red. Yesterday I had an appointment with a dermatologist and he told my that he wants to treat me with a CO2 Laser but I will need some Radiofrequency microneedling sessions first, because the scar is still red. Why can't I have CO2 Laser on red scars? I thought it would be even better to treat them early with laser? Can CO2 really worsen the PIE? (except for the natural redness after the treatment)
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September 11, 2019
Answer: CO2 laser on red scars? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey
Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark...
Most specialists will perform these treatments in the same sitting. Makes sense as the PRP will accelerate healing from lasers.The ideal treatment for acne scars will depend on the morphology of individual scars. For example, rolling scars are best treated with subcision, atrophic scars with...
Thank you for your question and pictures. Laser resurfacing can be combined with eyelid surgery, though it is not a must. Different surgeons will have different practices. These treatments can either be done simultaneously or in stages, but again it will depend on the preference of your...
