Risks & Complications Associated with Laser Resurfacing

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Ascertain that your surgeon discusses all of the risks and complications with you at your consultation. There could be allergic reactions to the anesthetic. Just make sure that you disclose your medical history and this is very important - your nationality. If you are susceptible to Keloid scarring or have active skin infections or afflictions such as herpes outbreaks, you may not be a good candidate for Laser Resurfacing.

Very Important: If you have a history of cold sores, herpes or other viral infections please disclose this to your surgeon! After laser treatments, chemical peels and dermabrasion - viral anomalies may spread and severely disfigure the treatment area. You will be placed on anti-viral medications beforehand and continue during the healing phase. Bacterial infections are also a severe risk and even water-borne or plant-borne bacterial infections can severely scar your treatment area.

If your skin is olive, black, brown and even yellow-toned - take care in your choice of resurfacing measures. Even Dermabrasion and chemical peels can cause noticeable damage to ethnic skins. You should request a "spot test" if you or your doctor are uncertain. You can never be too careful.

There is also the risk of bullae (blisters), infection, thicker scar tissue of the treatment area and hypopigmentation as well as hyperpigmentation, as said before. You must also be very careful if you have taken Accutane within the past year and a half (12-18 months). Accutane causes dermal thickening and can cause increased scarring.

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Isn't acne a form of bacteria infection? Would that be cause for concern?