Will CO2 laser help to improve these scars? (Photo)
August 16, 2022
Asked By:kelly park in Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia
I have a standing cone (dog ear) on the apple of my cheek - fit is slightly raised rom SCC removal 1. what type of scar is this ? I also have a atrophic (dent scar on my chin from BCC I am thinking about getting CO2 laser - as I know this helps plump up atrophics 2. Will CO2 Laser help both types of scars ? Thank you so much
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Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...
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it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like the scar is dented so you might benefit from fat transfer or fillers to correct the dent but it will not remove the scar. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a...
Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...
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