Can clear and brilliant help discoloration and scarring from eczema and long-term use topical steroids? (Photos)

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I have several horizontal lines above my lip that are deep and dark discoloration around my mouth. My eyes have reddish purple discoloration all around them. I am going through topical steroid withdrawal and have discoloration and deep line scarring around my mouth and eyes.

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.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest seeing an expert in skin care and fillers and lasers, I suggest a formal consult as this is likely a great treatment option for you with PRP and LED therapy.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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