I was recently recommended a micro laser peel by a dermatologist for mild-moderate acne scarring. I don't have sun damage, large pores or wrinkles - Just redness & some superficial acne scars. I've had moderate chemical peels in the past which I find makes the redness worse, but she insisted its just b/c of the acids in peels. IPL has helped a lot with the redness, but I'm worried this laser treatment is unnecessary & will aggravate my sensitive skin and the redness & reverse the effects of IPL.
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February 28, 2016
Answer: Facial Aging and Lasers like Fraxel/Clear + Brilliant, RF like VIVA, Peels, Fillers, Skin Care, Face Lift, Fat Injections
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Rosacea is
very complex and a tailored treatment program give the best results. This is
because there are many types of rosacea (telengtctatic or capillaries, flushing
and redness, acne like rosacea, ocular rosacea and even rhinophyma rosacea.)
To add to the
complexity, everyone has different...
There are many precipitors for melasma and pigmentation. I would start with the Melarase Brightening Kit with Melapads, Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Replenish; followed by a combination of Covalent peels, Yag laser, and light fractional laser.
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon