Mr. Ngoc sought examination at Tam Anh General Hospital Hanoi. Doctor Dam Thi Thuy Hong, Head of the Aesthetic Department, diagnosed him with laser burns leading to severe post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The root cause was an unsuitable laser energy level and beam size for his skin type and scar condition, resulting in deep skin damage.
According to Doctor Hong, laser treatment is an effective solution for filling scars and rejuvenating skin. It achieves this by creating controlled micro-injuries, which stimulate tissue regeneration and collagen proliferation. However, incorrect treatment techniques can lead to severe consequences, including skin damage that is difficult to recover from. Laser burns during pitted scar treatment can manifest as prolonged skin redness, increased pigmentation, darkening, and potentially secondary scars.
Mr. Ngoc underwent skin imaging and analysis using a dermoscopy system. This allowed for an assessment of the damage level, pigment condition, and skin structure following the laser intervention. Doctor Hong then developed an individualized treatment protocol, combining multiple methods to both restore the damaged skin and improve the hyperpigmentation.
The patient uses specialized topical products to rebuild the skin's protective barrier, alongside mesotherapy injections for the hyperpigmented area hai times a week. Concurrently, new generation laser systems such as SP Dynamis and StarWalker are employed to selectively treat pigmentation, precisely control energy, and minimize damage to healthy tissue.
According to Doctor Hong, the recovery process after laser skin damage typically takes about 4-6 months, or even longer, depending on the extent of the damage and each individual's response. During this period, patients must strictly adhere to the treatment protocol, use sun protection, and avoid any actions that could re-irritate the skin.
Pitted scars are a severe complication of deep inflammatory acne, such as papules and cysts, caused by tissue destruction. If not treated correctly, the damage can easily result in permanent scars. Patients should seek dermatological examination early and treat scars immediately after acne stabilizes, as new scars respond better to treatment. Effectiveness also depends on age, scar morphology, skin quality, and the treatment technology used.
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