What do you advise for raw pinkish cheeks & brown laser line? (Photos)

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Hi! I had a co2 laser done and am SO disappointed with the results. The pinpoint acne scars I came in for are still there. She was quite aggressive, my face was a giant scab for nearly 2 weeks. When it peel naturally, parts of my cheek were bright pink along with the laser lines to the side of the face. The bright pink isn’t going away and I fear hyperpigmentation. Help! I religiously wear sunscreen and a hat. Texture of my skin is blah, I got nothing what my research on co2 promised.

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​

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