Hypertrophic scars: will Halo laser flatten our the bumps? (Photos)

August 23, 2018
Asked By:melgie79 in Los Angeles, CA

Good morning, I got shingles 5 months ago, resulting hypertrophic scars below my nose and next to my lips. I have been treating these scars with microneedle (once a month, did it 4 times already) followed by steroid injections. The discoloration has improved, but not the bumps. I am about to do halo laser, will it work to flatten the bumps? Any other solutions? Should I continue with the injection? my concern is, too much injection is not good. Thank you.

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December 9, 2019

Answer: Scars

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David M. Lieberman, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Scars

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David M. Lieberman, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 26, 2018

Answer: Hypertrophic Scar -- Vascular Lasers (yellow laser, pulsed dye, Vbeam, Excel V)/ Laser (Co2, Erbium, Fraxel)/ Venus Versa IPL/ M

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 26, 2018

Answer: Hypertrophic Scar -- Vascular Lasers (yellow laser, pulsed dye, Vbeam, Excel V)/ Laser (Co2, Erbium, Fraxel)/ Venus Versa IPL/ M

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
December 9, 2019

Answer: Scars from shingles? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

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Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
December 9, 2019

Answer: Scars from shingles? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

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