Does keratosis pilaris on the face go away with time? Does a laser really help get rid of the redness? (Photo)

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Does keratosis pilaris on the face (cheeks) go away with time as we age? I'm 23 with the condition which I've had since I was 12-13. Does a laser really help get rid of the redness? If so how long do the results last

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented  scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve  the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture.  Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
 
Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This can be improved with a combination of lasers, microneedling/prp and peels. It will take a series of treatments for improvement and will need life-long treatments to maintain. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Mira Mahajan, MD · Answer

Hello Panzer0000,
From the looks of this photo, I would suggest erbium laser peel in combination with IPL treatments.  It is hard to tell from your photo but the erbium will take care of the texture of the skin while the IPL will take out the redness and capillaires that it looks you might have.  
Best of Luck!

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