Will CO2 Laser remove and/or improve the appearance my chicken pox scar?

 The heart of this question boils down to the initial phase of healing after creating a very controlled wound.  It is truly a wound healing response that we are manipulating for a cosmetic benefit, so with that idea of having a wound in mind, you need some sort of a "dressing." Initially that o...

I would begin treatment with Melarase cream twice daily followed by light chemical peels and Clear and Brilliant laser. CO2 and Fraxel may be too powerful for you at this point. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#realself100 Surgeon

Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark...

Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark...

I would use Melarase creams and Exfolase lotion followed by Clear and Brilliant laser and light chemical peels. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

Unfortunately this is why going to a laser trained dermatologist is essential for these types of issues.  These are scars from too high heat, typically yag lasers around the nose can do this.  Treating these are very difficult often requires TCA cross or laser resurfacing in a series of t...