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Thank you for your inquiry. Hyperpigmentation is a common side effect after CO2 laser treatments. In many cases, the markings will continue to fade in the weeks following treatment. If yours do not fade sufficiently, there are a variety of additional laser treatments that can be performed as a follow-up to your initial procedure. I encourage you to schedule an in-person assessment with a board-certified dermatologist who has extensive experience treating hyperpigmentation. Through a comprehensive evaluation and discussion of your concerns and goals, you should be able to devise a treatment plan that eliminates the hyperpigmentation and produces a very satisfying result. Good luck to you.
Hyperpigmentation and inflammation after laser procedures is quite common. In general, hyperpigmentation of any kind needs a combination approach of peels like Cosmelan, lasers like Clear + Brilliant, Aerolase and Laser Genesis, radiofrequency treatments like Venus Viva, and constant skin care and sun protection. Bimonthly facials with SilkPeel / DermalInfusion are essential to hydrate, exfoliate and infuse vitamins and antioxidants into the skin. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with an expert in lasers and peels. Best, Dr. Emer.
I encourage you to wait a month or so prior to restarting isotretinoin. Further drying of skin is counter to maintaining the moist skin we seek for optimal healing and tissue regeneration. In the mean time, you might give blue light therapy a try to control the acne. at about 6 weeks...
I recommend following up with your Doctor for a formal evaluation and after care. We use a specific protocol of exfoliation, hydration, and moisturizing along with protection after laser treatments. PDT therapy can calm any inflammation. I always combine lasers with microneedling/prp to get more...
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...