I had non-ablative fractional laser done on my abdomen for stretch marks about a week ago. Initially it was red and inflamed, then about 3 days later it was no longer inflamed but it turned into tiny dark pinpoints all over. The area is still a little sore, so it is clearly still healing. I just want to make sure this is a normal part of the recovery and that these matrix-like dots will fade, because I assumed there was no downtime. They do feel rough, so perhaps they are tiny dots of scabs.
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October 12, 2017
Answer: Improving Dark Spots--lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, skin care, sun protection
Thank you for your question. The fractional laser treatment is very effective for reducing pore size and improving skin texture. Please consult with our physician before having a procedure.
Boston is the home of lasers for skin - they were developed at MGH.
MGH has an excellent laser clinic.
SkinCare Physicians in Chestnut Hill is also outstanding.
Fully ablative laser resurfacing can work for scar types that are monomorphic. ie. lie on the same plane, eg. monomorphic shallow box car scars . See the before and afters in this section to see what I am referring to. Laser resurfacing is not the be all for all scars, I keep stressing in my ...
