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Keloids can occur anywhere on the body as a result of skin inflammation or injury. In my practice, I usually opt for nonsurgical treatments first followed by surgery if necessary. Our patients benefit from multi-modality protocols that include scar modulation, application of Plato's Scar Serum twice daily, Replenish retinoid cream, laser therapy, and Kenalog IIT. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon
It is not common to get "true Keloid" after laser treatments on the face. In all the years I have had Fraxel in my office and all the variety of patients I have treated, I have never seen a Keloid be caused by Fraxel to the face. A Keloid scar is much more common to form on the body after a trauma to the skin rather than on the face. Hope this helps. Dr. Grant Stevens
It is hard to say why you are losing pigment. I would recommend that you make an appointment with a dermatologist to evaluate your pigment loss.
The CO2 fraxel laser is a fantastic instrument. It is usually a one time treatment and orange-peel skin is never a problem. There are many lasers out there, both fraxel and regular. Again I love the CO2 fraxel, and for a regular laser the Erbium.
Hi KP, It sounds as if you were burnt by the Palomar 1540 Starlux (not a Fraxel laser, but rather a different fractionated laser), and now have hyperpigmented scarring. Best to discuss this with your treating physician. Ironically, one of the best treatments for this is laser...
