by dr. lam » Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:00 pm
I am sorry to hear of your situation. I would be very careful with a full face laser in an AA patient. I don't know your situation, obviously, but a full face laser to burn down a scar in African sense does not make sense to me. I am sorry to be critical because again I don't know your specifics. I just don't know what to say to that. Although it would be a more conservative measure if there are any raised areas, I would use a non-ablative (non-burning) laser and 5-FU injections. If the opposite is the problem where the area is indented, then I would consider dermabrasion. Although there is a slight risk toward color problems, it might be safer than a burning type of laser and probably more effective. Just my thoughts.
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