Can I have Fractional laser 1 year after 33 rounds of high-dose radiation to salivary gland?
August 27, 2022
Asked By:Loving8319 in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
I underwent 33 rounds of radiation, finishing in May 2022. I would like to get some fractional resurfacing, IPL, etc done to the area to help with texture and hyperpigmentation. Is this a safe procedure to have done and if so is there a minimum time I should prior to doing so. I am otherwise a very healthy 38 yr old woman with no other complications.
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This is quite normal and correctable. You may want to use Melarase PM cream and Exfolase to reduce pigmentation followed by RF Fractional for your stretch marks.
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DR. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon
Fractional laser with CO2 has variable depth. Avoidance of sun and application of a sunscreen and skin lightener is a must. In our office, we use Spectrase SPF and Melarase AM and PM after fractional laser.
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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon
In my office, I use fractional laser on all skin types. Darker skin may be more prone to pigmentation so we begin patients on Melarase AM and Melarase PM before and after laser.
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon