Can I spot treat acne scars on my temples with CO2 laser?

December 21, 2017
Asked By:imperial925 in San Francisco, CA

I have a lot of scars mostly boxcar and saucer scars. But they are all located on both sides of my temples only. There is literally no unscarred skin on my temples. I was wondering if I can get co2 laser done on ONLY my temples, I would hate to risk my good skin on the rest of my face for hyperpigmentation or even more scarring. Also I am Filipino with a light complexion.

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Answer: Spot treatment can be done with CO2 for acne

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Answer: Improving Acne scars with lasers--add microneedling/prp, Cosmelan, subcision, fillers

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Answer: Improving Acne scars with lasers--add microneedling/prp, Cosmelan, subcision, fillers

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Answer: Another option for your temple acne scars

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Answer: Another option for your temple acne scars

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