Ablative laser resurfacing poses a slight risk of permanent scarring.
Co2 laser skin resurfacing complications.
Complications of laser skin resurfacing although skin resurfacing cannot produce perfect skin it can improve the appearance of your skin.
Patients in this consecutive series were treated with the coherent ultrapulse coherent inc palo alto ca co 2 laser.
Although table 2 illustrates aggres sive full face co 2 laser resurfacing any or all of these problems can and do occur with other common resur facing modalities including ipl and other non ablative procedures.
It involves using lasers to help improve skin texture and appearance.
Burns or other injuries from the laser s heat scarring changes in the skin s pigmentation including areas of darker or lighter skin reactivating.
Laser skin resurfacing is a type of skin care procedure performed by a dermatologist or physician.
Usually about five days to a week after laser skin resurfacing your skin will become dry and peel.
The skin will be raw oozing and may even blister.
Rarely ablative laser resurfacing done near the lower eyelid can cause the eyelid to turn out and expose the inner surface.
Permanent changes in skin color are more common in people who have darker skin.
Turning of the eyelid ectropion.
Potential risks of the procedure include.
A yellow liquid may ooze from treated areas to form a crust.
Gentle treatment may be possible but consult with a doctor who s experienced in treating olive brown and deep skin to avoid complications like hyperpigmentation.
Co2 lasers like most resurfacing lasers can be risky for people with medium to deep skin tones because the light beam can target pigment and pigment producing cells.
Potential risks of the procedure include.
What is laser skin resurfacing.
We report our experience with complications in more than 1000 laser skin resurfacing procedures.
Do not scratch or pick at crusts because this can cause scarring.