Olive skin - Pearl vs CO2 - is there really that much of a difference?
July 3, 2022
Asked By:MamaGun in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
I have had the Pearl fractional laser done more than 2 times with beautiful results and no issues. The tightening was impressive as well as the diminished lines. I have moved from the area where lasers were abundant, to an area that has limited lasers I found a place that uses CO2 fractional laser, however, the team seems reluctant to treat me reasoning that I have olive skin. Is there really that much of a difference between Pearl and CO2 that I should be concerned?
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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...
"Acne scars need a combination approach for long-term improvement. Everyone has a unique pattern of acne scarring, and most people have various types of scars, so we create a tailored treatment plan for each patient. We often use:
- Injectable fillers like Bellafill and Sculptra (with or w...
A combination approach will give the most improvement. I recommend lasers, microneedling/PRP, Peels like Cosmelan, enlighten and aerify along with dermarolling (EmerageSkin roller with anteage AERIFY MD ampules weekly, I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr...
