Would laser scar removal work to get my pretty legs / skin back? How quickly? Pricing? (Photo)

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I got bit by fleas on both my legs in the beginning of Nov at my friends.I scratched and they got really ugly into scabs in turn left scars . I HATE THEM . I used to wear dresses daily,now I cant even do that,my legs look horrible.I put aloe Vera sirum form the actual plant and also use coco butter.Should I start on some special lighting creams before laser therapy ???? Please help I need to get rid of them , I have a vacation coming up in June & I will cancel if I can’t get my legs back .

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

These spots spots can be improved with a combination of lasers, Aerolase, Cosmelan, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, and skin care. Sun protection is essential. Cost will vary. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Laura Riehm, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and posting pictures.  The dark spot look like you have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).  It looks like you also have some underlying scarring that would also be helped.After a personal consultation, we would probably recommend the PicoSure Laser with the FOCUS Lens for pigment and texture correction.  PicoSure is safe for all skin types.  Depending on the severity of the pigment and stretch marks, it will probably take 4 to 6 treatments.  Best of luck.

Kristine Brecht, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Often the bug bites will fade all by themselves over time.
Protect your skin with spf 30 daily, avoid scratching, consider microneedling with prp.
Choose an expert. Best. Dr Brecht
Seattle, Wa

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