Would Co2 fractional help even out my bumpy forehead? (photos)
April 8, 2018
Asked By:kelz108 in Paraparaumu, Wellington, New Zealand
I have some hypertrophic scaring left over from cystic acne and a pitted scar left over from having a mole removed as a child. I also have lots of bumps. I am unsure as to what these are, they’re not painful and don’t have a head on them but if I squeeze them they do have a small amount of fluid in them. Would co2 be an effective treatment to even out my forehead complexion? Would these active ‘bumps’ preclude me from having this procedure? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated
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Hello,
Not at all. CO2 laser is an ablative procedure. This ablation can cause inflammation and swelling due to its nature. This is perfectly normal. If you feel there is a concern however it would be best to consult with your provider to assure everything healing as expected.
In my opinion, this depends upon what type of Sjogren's syndrome you have. If it is primary Sjogren's and there are no other overlap syndromes, there are less symptoms in the skin. If you have excessively dry skin or vasculitic changes in the skin, I would avoid any procedure....
Hello and thank you for your question. I would not be too concerned about what I see. These will fade in time and the skin will normalize. An additional 10 days and they should resolve. Did you by chance pre-treat your skin? Best of luck to you.