I want to know about the laser CO2. Will it cause cancer, holes or scars?

February 2, 2017
Asked By:mishalshaukat in Islamabad, PK

I am 18 years old i had acnes now my face is cleared but small moles are left , i want my skin clear with all the spots and scars ,yesterday i went to the dermatologist and had a co2 laser but m afraid of the scars or holes that it leave after laser or cause cancer as many people said that co2 laser can causeall these things , so i want to know that is it ok that i did co2 laser ? Will it cause all these things?

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November 9, 2017

Answer: Co2 Facts--Add photodynamic therapy, microneedling/prp, subcision and fillers

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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November 9, 2017

Answer: Co2 Facts--Add photodynamic therapy, microneedling/prp, subcision and fillers

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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April 8, 2017

Answer: Recovery after fractional CO2 laser

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Answer: Recovery after fractional CO2 laser

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