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Laser resurfacing

What it is: Laser resurfacing is a skin care treatment that gradually removes layers of skin in areas that are damaged or wrinkled.  Upon healing, the skin may naturally rejuvenate or repair skin flaws. Laser resurfacing procedure can be performed on the entire face or specific areas, depending on the patient's needs.  

What it addresses:  Damaged skin or aging skin, including these conditions:

- Fine lines
- Sun damage
- Facial Scars
- Uneven pigmentation

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41% Lifestyle lift
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Which laser will work best?

I had a permanent lip augmentation 2 years ago called a lip lift....it is very similar to a lip vermillion where the lips are pulled up (like a face lift) and stitched to it's position. I have no implants, fillers or lip injections.) I have scars around the border of my lips from this procedure. The scars are thin, white lines. My problem is that my scars feel very firm and tight. I was wondering if there are any lasers that would help? I have heard Fraxel repair, laser resurfacing and IPL lasers are good for scars but which laser is better for tight, firm scars??

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Asked by: marciajones
melbourne, florida usa

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October 16, 2008

Probably don't need laser......

Virginia Stevens, MD
Virginia Stevens, MD

It sounds from your description that you had tissue manipulation that has left you with contracted tissue, overpulling your lips and/or the tissue around your lips.  I do not know of a laser that will "relax" this tissue.  I would seek out a skilled plastic surgeon who does scar revisions and essentially "redos" of therapeutic misadventures.

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