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How to remove/improve scars caused by Fraxel Repair Laser? (photo)

Katie_92Dec 2, 2016
I got a Fraxel Repair treatment about 5 years ago in order to improve my acne scars. Instead the laser created very obvious scars in my lower eye lid area. I am devastated and don't leave the house since this happened. I tried derma needling, local spot dermabrasion, medium TCA peels and Retin-A to improve the scars. But it only helped minimally. What other options do I have? What shall I try? I desperately need some advice and a good treatment plan! Thanks!

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Dr. Kally Papantoniou, MD, FAAD
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