Hello! Is there a limit to the number of treatments with a fully albative co2 or erbium laser?

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I would not say that there is a limit to the number of laser resurfacing treatments that one could have.  The most important thing is to be sure the skin has fully recovered before having another treatment.  Depending on the depth of the treatment, it could take months for total healing.  With my patients, it is not uncommon to wait at least a year before considering another laser resurfacing treatment.

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