Skin rigid and pitted after Sciton Profractional laser 7 months ago - how can I fix this? (Photos)

June 16, 2025
Asked By:Sunflower4224 in Metomen, Wisconsin

I had a Sciton Profractional laser at a depth of 40 micron ablation, 22% density, 7 months ago. It swelled up for months, has been sensitive to heat, and dry air, and now is rigid and pitted. Now when I put on makeup, I have to fill in holes! A dermatologist said maybe dermatitis. I tried elidel for months. I don’t think it did anything. It had been red for months, it fluctuates now. My skin barrier is ruined. She only cleaned my skin with a quick swipe of an alcohol swab , and I had a CC cream on! She didn’t give me post op printout, just verbal instructions. I’ve tried 2 separate week rounds of doxycycline, one week of bactrim, and most recently ENT recommended Kenalog injections. I’m so scared to do anything else to the area, because no one can give me an exact cause to all of this.

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