I have vertical scars on the breast after lifting surgery (2 years ago) and my question is are they keloid and can they be treated with fraxel laser or it is better to leave them fade with time? Thank you!
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February 16, 2017
Answer: Scars After Breast Lift Surgery -- Fraxel/Clear + Brilliant, Eclipse Micropen, PRP, Venus Viva, Pulsed Dye Laser/VBEAM If Red
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
In my practice, I try to stay away from these combination regimens, as cortisones are non-selective inhibitors of melanocytes. I would recommend my patients to start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for the pigmentation.
I would start with an intense skin rejuvenation protocol for age spots that i...
I have not seen eye irritation after the laser. There are eye shields and goggles that are recommended for the lasers by each individual laser company. I recommend you consulting with an ophthalmologist to determine what is the problem with your eyes. Please keep us posted and consider co...
Hello again.Your question has been well addressed in other posts over the years.Fraxel is not designed to specifically target oil glands or oil production.However it is not uncommon for patients to report dryness, irritation, redness etc for a few weeks or up to a few months after any laser...
