CO2 laser treatment after kenalog steroid injections for scar?

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my scar has developed thick lumps under the skin after 2 revision. Its not the raised scar which are on the surface of the skin. Mine is internal fibrosis lumps caused by trauma.after kenalog injections, the lump got smaller. Iwant to have co2 laser to address texture issues after the bump totally flattened. Iknow fibrosis are overproduced collagen but I noticed all these lasers are used to produce collagen.im afraid having lasers done is going to give me my lumps back after i got rid of them

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark pigmentation. Our approach utilizes a multi-depth approach that targets melanocytes in the epidermis and collagen fibroblasts in the dermis. This approach can be combined with a TCA Peel in a process known as a sapphire peel. Fractional laser is excellent for acne scars and contour scars in the skin. Patients are advised to undergo skin protocols with Melarase creams before and after treatment to help reduce pigmentation. Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. After the laser, we expect redness for a few weeks as the skin improves. PRP and Hydrafacial enzyme facials can further improve skin quality after fractional co2.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

a combination is needed. I find that nonablative works better than ablative. 5fu steroid injections help as well but should be done right after or dripped on after the laser.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Lee P. Laris, DO · Answer

You don't mention where the scar is on your body or what caused it. A photo would also be helpful. Scars are treated in many different ways and sometimes a laser treatment will help. Without all the information it's impossible to correctly answer your question. Please repost with the requested information.

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