I had a Icon Fractional laser treatment on Friday am. I am trying to correct my overall skin texture and acne scarring. The NP said she was going relatively aggressive with me since I have had numerous fraxel and other laser treatments in the past. After the procedure, I was slightly red and swollen and actually had a really bad breakout/ milia which I usually get, no peeling though (84 hours post) just some grid like demarcation, which I am praying will fade soon even if I don't peel.
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October 27, 2018
Answer: Fractional laser and no peeling
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Kyle Coleman, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Please
see an expert to find out more about improving your skin quality and
stimulating collagen with lasers. How many treatments are necessary
depends on patient need. Best, Dr. Emer
Good morning! The grid pattern resulting from your previous laser may be related to the type of laser that was used. It may have been an ablative laser rather than a safer, nonablative one. For further treatment, you may want to consider something like a 1540...
The best course of action is to use Hydroquinone, Retin-A, and combine with Vitamin C and sun screen. You may also need chemical peels to help this process. Best, Dr. Green