From what I know about resurfacing, it's the most efficient treatment for "shallow" scarring and works best on lighter skin. Are these boxcar scars and would my scars be considered deep or shallow? 2nd, what is considered "light" skin? light and dark are subjective to different ethnicities so where on the dark to light spectrum does laser resurfacing become less effective? Also, If I am a candidate for laser resurfacing, based on the depth of my scarring, is 1 treatment sufficient?
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I am more a fan of nonablative lasers and light peels like VI or salicylic acid peels with lightening cream over q switched/pico lasers for melasma. I suggest you see an expert for treatment. This is what I specialize in and see multiple times per day in my practice. In the summer...
Honestly you can do q switched or picosecond lasers but fractional co2 or even liquid nitrogen therapy will work. Multiple treatments with TCA peel can also give a result. I suggest you see a cosmetic dermatologist with experience. Best, Dr. Emer.
Hemangiomas, also known as strawberry birthmarks, can ulcerate when treated by laser early. Ulcerations heal with a scar which are permanent. There may be other menthods of treatment. Please post a photo.