Hypertrophic scar caused by an accident 3 months ago. Consulted with a doctor and she recommends Fraxel + PRP injection. Will it help? What kind of outcome is expected? I'm east asian. Thanks a bunch.
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Answer: Scars on Face -- Vascular Lasers (yellow laser, pulsed dye, Vbeam) / Fractional Laser (Co2, Erbium, Fraxel) / Microneedling
White scars are absent of pigment, so restoring color is not possible.
However, with some fractional laser or microneedling, you "may" find that the scar edges can be softened do the scar doesn't show as much.
Much of what can be done would need to be determined in a professional assessment by...
To answer this question, let me explain how these two different types of lasers work. The ablative CO2 laser precisely removes entire layers of skin, stimulating the body's healing response. As the underlying dermal tissue heals, the revealed skin becomes smoother, clearer and firmer. Downtime...
