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I have CO2 eight months ago. I still have a dotted pattern in my skin left from the laser. Are those dots permanent? (photos)

  • Pt.FST
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 10 months ago
I have CO2 in December last year. Acne scars did not improve at all. Now 8 months after, I have a dotted pattern that goes across my face looks like my pores are enlarge. They are not my pores are small oval dots and all go in horizontal lines. Makeup make them worse. Are those permanent? My surgeon did not give me an advice, only an apology for no meeting my expectectations.??? Attached some pictures looks like orange peel effect. Picture of my forehead and cheek. What I can do to get rid of that?

Doctor Answers 2

High density Fraxel can help with texture and patterning

September 1st, 2016
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Agreed, my favoured treatment is with a 1927 Fraxel laser if needed. Often one to two sessions will improve the texture and help reduce the lines. All the best, DR Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia. 
Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD
September 1st, 2016

High density Fraxel can help with texture and patterning

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Agreed, my favoured treatment is with a 1927 Fraxel laser if needed. Often one to two sessions will improve the texture and help reduce the lines. All the best, DR Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia. 
Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD

Co2 Laser and Scars -- Combine with microneedling/PRP -- Follow with Fraxel/Clear + Brilliant/ Viva

August 28th, 2016
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I find that adding a non ablative laser 6-12 weeks after co2 gives a better outcome.  I would try a fraxel or clear + brilliant with microneedling/PRP.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Web reference: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6C2fuS-AgOnvBjr6_VSQg

Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 203 reviews

August 28th, 2016

Co2 Laser and Scars -- Combine with microneedling/PRP -- Follow with Fraxel/Clear + Brilliant/ Viva

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
I find that adding a non ablative laser 6-12 weeks after co2 gives a better outcome.  I would try a fraxel or clear + brilliant with microneedling/PRP.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6C2fuS-AgOnvBjr6_VSQg

Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 203 reviews

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