How can I reduce the lines/track marks three months post fractional laser?

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I am three months post fractional and I still have track marks/ engraved lines from the laser. I just recently started the obaji nu derm i hopes to reduce the appearance. What are my best options to rid these lines or make them less visible?? Alysha

Vivek Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I would wait for a total of 6-9 months to evaluate for improvement.  If lines and track marks are still obvious, then would consider a series of superficial ablative laser resurfacing sessions.  Erbium-YAG is the wavelength that I would prefer. I hope this helps!

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.If you have lines or a pattern of track marks emblazoned on your skin after fractional laser skin treatment, a MicroLaserPeel can help smooth this over and even it out.

To be sure, see two or more licensed
and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make
sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have these
treatments.

I hope this helps.

Douglas J. Mackenzie, MD · Answer

Although it is probably best to wait 6 months, at three months you may be ready for another fractional laser procedure or IPL to smooth the remaining pigmentation and "track marks".  This procedure would likely have less down-time than your original procedure.  Since you've started the NuDerm products, it is probably best to give them a chance.  If at 6 months you still have the issue, consider a lighter, targeted fractional laser or IPL series.

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