Is Pixel laser safe on pitted scar below eyebrow?

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I have a pitted scar from an acne cyst that atrophied after a cortisone shot (that I unfortunately chose to "help along" after the shot, as well). The scar is right under my inner right eyebrow. I'm curious if it's safe to use a Pixel or Fraxel laser to help repair the scar and fill in the surface more? Will this damage my eyebrow so hair won't grow back, or is this safe for my eye area and eyebrow? Thanks!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser.  Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.  
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

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