What is the difference between different Laser and Peel treatments? They all seem the same!

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...

Fractional non-ablative treatments usually lead to little or no peeling (sounds like what you had done).  Usually, swelling and erythema are present for 2-3 days.  There can be a slight peeling after about a week in some patients who are treatment naive.   Fractional non-ablative treatments can...

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

Yes, I sometimes do prescribe Stratamed gel after fractional laser, especially for keloid scars. Use your Specialist guide, as we all have different post op care. Use this for as long as YOUR specialist has asked you to. If I am treating keloid or hypertrophic scars, 6 months use.  Other a...