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Atrophic Scarring following Pulsed Dye Laser treatment on facial veins and diffuse redness (Photo)

September 19, 2016
Asked By:miyoki32 in New London, CT

PDL treatment with V beam perfecta; 7mm spot; 9.5 J/cm2; 0.45ms; DCD 30:20 and 10 J/cm2 and 1.5 ms. Some areas scabbed and I used vaseline and hydrocortisone %1 scabs came off and deep atrophic scars revealed.Also I lost some facial structure on left side; my under eye area looks very flat compared to right side. would atrophic scars improve on their own over time and whether the collagen loss between my lower eyelids and cheekbone would resolve with time? Possible Hyperpigmentation issue too.

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September 21, 2016

Answer: Atrophic Scars/Scabs/Post Pulsed Dye Laser/--Silicone Gel for Scabs--Lasers (Fraxel, Co2, Erbium), Microneedling/PRP

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September 21, 2016

Answer: Atrophic Scars/Scabs/Post Pulsed Dye Laser/--Silicone Gel for Scabs--Lasers (Fraxel, Co2, Erbium), Microneedling/PRP

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Answer: Silicone and sunscreen when scabs heal

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Answer: Silicone and sunscreen when scabs heal

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