Which Laser is Right for Me - Huge Pores, Haggard-Looking Skin, Scars, Wrinkles, etc.

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.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Hello,Thank you for your question. CO2 laser may be a good option for you. This is a very aggressive treatment that provides a re-surfacing to the skin. You will see improvement on the texture of your skin. However, you will need to plan for some downtime. Please consult with a local physician to determine the best course of action. Good luck!

For issues like large pores, scars, sun damage, wrinkles, and poor overall skin quality and texture, I tend to recommend a Fractional CO2 laser most commonly. I think that the Fractional CO2 laser works well to improve all of these issues with relatively short down time and a low risk of side effects such as scarring. I have had patients that come back once every year for fractional CO2 laser treatments to freshen up and rejuvenate the skin, but I do think that it provides permanent improvements.All the best,

A fractional laser is a must for this kind of problem provided your skin type is of the low risk variety.  A consultation with a Board Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon is needed.*  

If the more superficial treatments do not work, then a deeper resurfacing with the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser is the answer.  As long as your skin type is light enough to allow the procedure to be done, then the CO2 laser can provide a tremendous result.  You will have a recovery time of around 7 days and possibly some redness after that (it can be covered with makeup though).  Consult you board certified plastic surgeon to see if this laser would work for you.