I’ve had this scar since I was 8 years old and am now 30. I’ve hidden it with my hair and it’s caused me anxiety my whole life. I’m finally ready to do something about it. I’ve had 3 fraxel laser treatments and it hasn’t improved at all. What would you recommend? I’m looking into scar revision. What kind of improvement is possible?
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Answer: Recommend doing subcision and apply a small amount of filler
Both are fractional lasers. Each Doctor will have their preferred laser. Melasma needs a combination approach to get the best improvement and will need a series of treatments. In our practice, we combine Clear + brilliant, peels, microneedling/PRP, aerolase, Cosmelan, and sometimes erbium laser...
One thing that has been stated below is that Lupus is exacerbated by UV light that the fraxel laser may exacerbate. I would recommend trying other options that are not likely to worsen the lupus like micro-needling, subcision, or fillers to the area of question. I would suggest seeing a...
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...