After Fraxel laser CO2, there are some dark spots that were caused by the laser that won't disappear. What can I do? (Photo)

Due to your skin's pigment, you would not be a good candidate for ablative laser procedures like CO2 or fractionated CO2.    For your skin, I would recommend non-ablative lasers like Fraxel, or treatments that do not use heat like microneedling.  These are collagen stimulating...

Redness and swelling are very common after a CO2 laser. The redness and the lines between the treated and untreated area can linger for a few weeks after the procedure and should generally fade slowly over time.  Patient should follow their provider's post-procedural instructions, including av...

This is unfortunate. Anyone doing laser should be responsible for adverse reactions. I agree with Dr Emer-1. Wound care. LED therapy2. Silicone dressing at night3. Very dilute steroid injections IF INDICATED4. PDL or vascular lasers. 5. Sun protection 6. PRP etc. with low power micr...

Alar scars can be white and visible. Hidef protocols can help with visible alar scars on the face. I see a lot of these in my office in Beverly Hills. Surgery is often not needed if lasers and HIDEF scar revision techniques are introduced.  In our office, we combine treatments starting with ...

Sorry you are having so much trouble!  You hopefully have followed up with your laser specialist and are feeling better by now.  One of the thing you mentioned was that you were using Neosporin on the areas while they were healing, and I am wondering if part of the problem was a...

Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark...