Co2 healing - how can I treat this hypopigmentation and scarring? (Photo)

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I had my CO2 laser done November of last year so I’m almost at a year of healing! I feel like the area I was most concerned with just scarred more. Now I have white squares where they performed the laser and they’re almost raised. The office just told me to keep using hydroquinone but it’s not doing anything. These are pictures in the same lighting. The first is before my laser

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

​I suggest following up with your doctor or a cosmetic dermatologist for a formal evaluation and after care recommendations. I recommend skin care with vitamin c, b5 hydrator, silicone-based scar gels with growth factors, and enzymatic washes with papaya enzyme to give improvement. Sun protection is essential.

Lasers like CO2 work best in combination with other treatments in order to improve the skin's texture and collagen. After CO2, I recommend adding fractional lasers such as Clear and Brilliant, Fraxel, Moxi, or Halo, microneedling/PRP, and radiofrequency treatments. Best, Dr. Emer​

Co2 healing - how can I treat this hypopigmentation and scarring? (Photo)

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