Can Co2 Laser make a surgical scar look worse and cause indents on forehead where laser was done? (photos)

February 1, 2022
Asked By:Awesome4592 in Houston, Texas

I had a scar revision done where the plastic surgeon revised/stitched up my scar and recommended a co2 laser over the scar area after the stitches. Is it possible for co2 laser to be causing indents in the area where he did the laser? Can the laser make a scar look any worse?

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Answers (1)

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February 4, 2022

Answer: Scars on Face -- Vascular Lasers (Yellow laser, Pulsed Dye) /Fractional Laser(CO2, Erbium, Fraxel, Halo) / Microneedling

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
MOST RECENT
February 4, 2022

Answer: Scars on Face -- Vascular Lasers (Yellow laser, Pulsed Dye) /Fractional Laser(CO2, Erbium, Fraxel, Halo) / Microneedling

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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