I had Skinfinity RF (machine by eclipse) done a little over 5 weeks ago for acne scarring . The machine was set to 70w and there was another setting that was set to 4. The nurse did 4 passes (with exception of some areas). Now I have track marsk from the hand piece and hyper pigmentation. Is this damage permanent? I've sent the provider images, but all I get back is, "it will all go away". Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!
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It is a hyperpigmented area and I agree with the regimen of Melarase creams (AM and PM) which I use extensively in my practice as well as broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection with high sun block (SPF 50+) to prevent ongoing inflammatory injury from sun rays. I recommend Spectrase for this (s...
Lasers can make melasma worse. I would use a comprehensive cream program and then consider TCA based chemical peels. We see A LOT of patients with melasma in our clinics and have tremendous success treating melasma. One thing to remember, melasma will return. After such procedures it is...
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...