Is CO2 laser treatment a good option for a reoccurring Bartholin Cyst?
June 3, 2017
Asked By:lexxyme in Washington, District of Columbia
I have read many horror stories of women who have had marsupialization, drainage, and removal of the Bartholin gland--ranging from pain years later to disfigurement to sexual issues--so I would like to avoid these procedures if possible. I would like information, but I'm having trouble locating a gyno that performs this method of treatment in my area and I'm finding limited information on the web, outside of medical journal articles and studies.
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If the filler has been placed deep under the skin, the laser should not affect it. It might however reduce prominence of the filler in more superficial areas, such as the lip boarder.
Christian Drehsen, MD
Dyspigmentation can occur especially in Ethnic skin types, and if the density of laser is too high. Additionally sun exposure, laser passes - technique, pre and post op care all play a role. The best way forward is to see your Specialist who performed this procedure, and he or she can find a way...
With acne scarring it is important to have reasonable expectations. A combination of approaches can be used to improve but nor completely correct the scars. We use C02 laser, controlled depth peels, subcision and in some cases PRP and/or mirconeedling. Improvement will occur in the right hands....