Laser resurfacing for dark circles, pores and hair removal all in one? (Photo)

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I'm having a injection procedure done for hollow dark circle eyes . Want to get my open pores on cheeks and the hair under my chin removed. Will Co2 laser resurfacing work for the dark circle eyes, opening pores and hair remover all in one. I'm African America would this work with my dark skin.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 pigmentation. Our approach utilizes a multi-depth approach that targets melanocytes in the epidermis and collagen fibroblasts in the dermis. This approach can be combined with a TCA Peel in a process known as a sapphire peel. Fractional laser is excellent for acne scars and contour scars in the skin. Patients are advised to undergo skin protocols with Melarase creams before and after treatment to help reduce pigmentation. Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. After the laser, we expect redness for a few weeks as the skin improves. PRP and Hydrafacial enzyme facials can further improve skin quality after fractional co2.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

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. Emer

Samuel Baharestani, MD, FACS · Answer

It is difficult to tell from your photos if you would be a good candidate for laser resurfacing.  Usually, darker skinned individuals are not great candidates fro laser resurfacing.  Make sure that the physician who treats you is board certified and has extensive experience treating your type of skin.  Good luck!

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