Can non ablative laser fix surface scars caused by ablative lasers?

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I had a laser procedure that caused surface scars everywhere. They are very shallow but making my skin uneven & textured. I had such smooth skin. I’ve been getting microneedling treatments, but my question is can a non ablative laser fix surface scars? Or do I need another ablative treatment done correctly to fix them? They are shallow marks & lines that weren’t on me before. Also how do I use this platform to find someone who specializes in this?

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
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Can non ablative laser fix surface scars caused by ablative lasers?

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