How can the skin on my legs be rejuvenated? (Photos)

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41, have lots of rough spots and sun damage on legs, any way to smooth and soften them?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Derakhsh Fozouni, MD · Answer

There are different options you can consider to diminish the appearance of dark spots and sun damage to your legs. A series of IPL treatments are a great choice. IPL is a laser used in clinical settings and it will make the darker spots fade. Using a glycolic acid lotion will also help to smooth the appearance of the spots. Using a quality SPF 35+ on a regular basis will maintain your results and prevent further damage from the sun.

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