Ablative lasers cannot be used on the palms (hands). You can try non-ablative lasers (fraxel dual, genesis, etc.). Excision of the scar should also work. If done by a good surgeon, you will most likely end up with a thin linear scar.

39 minutes ago, vtv131313 said:

Ablative lasers cannot be used on the palms (hands). You can try non-ablative lasers (fraxel dual, genesis, etc.). Excision of the scar should also work. If done by a good surgeon, you will most likely end up with a thin linear scar.

Thanks for the reply

Frankly, I'm a little uncomfortable with the uncertainty of a surgical removal (excision). Because with that, anything could happen. I could end up with a bigger scar, or a smaller scar, or the same scar.

With some sort of laser treatment I feel like it's a more steady and controlled approach.

I found a place in my city that does co2, and the guy is very willing to do this for me. But I looked him up and found some suspicious stories about him (unsanctioned abortions kind of suspicious). And not only that, but apparently he used some medicine that's not allowed. I'm not sure how he's still allowed to practice.

But anyway...

I found another place that looks more legit, and they use Pixel RF (FDA Approved). According to Google:

The Pixel laser effectively combines the convenience and comfort level of a non-ablative skin treatment with the clinically proven success of an ablative approach. Fractional lasers emit laser beams that are split microscopically before touching the skin.

I believe they're using "Accent Prime".

That's what you saying, right? Do you think the Pixel RF is worth a shot?

Thanks again

2 hours ago, vtv131313 said:

Ablative lasers cannot be used on the palms (hands). You can try non-ablative lasers (fraxel dual, genesis, etc.). Excision of the scar should also work. If done by a good surgeon, you will most likely end up with a thin linear scar.

Who says ablative lasers can't be used on the hands area? I'd think the settings need to be changed but this is the finger area... definitely possible to have the scar lasered with a qualified doctor.

1 hour ago, Scorpys said:

Thanks for the reply

Frankly, I'm a little uncomfortable with the uncertainty of a surgical removal (excision). Because with that, anything could happen. I could end up with a bigger scar, or a smaller scar, or the same scar.

With some sort of laser treatment I feel like it's a more steady and controlled approach.

I found a place in my city that does co2, and the guy is very willing to do this for me. But I looked him up and found some suspicious stories about him (unsanctioned abortions kind of suspicious). And not only that, but apparently he used some medicine that's not allowed. I'm not sure how he's still allowed to practice.

But anyway...

I found another place that looks more legit, and they use Pixel RF (FDA Approved). According to Google:

The Pixel laser effectively combines the convenience and comfort level of a non-ablative skin treatment with the clinically proven success of an ablative approach. Fractional lasers emit laser beams that are split microscopically before touching the skin.

I believe they're using "Accent Prime".

That's what you saying, right? Do you think the Pixel RF is worth a shot?

Thanks again

Look into fractional CO2 lasers for scars but get multiple consultations. We are NOT doctors. I've had half a dozen laser procedures (only on my face) but I would guess that your hand/finger can be lasered. It's also much easier to accept the risk - any issues would be better on the hands than face in my opinion.

I got Total FX and it was used on entire bodies of triplets: The Berns Triplets: Hope For Third Degree Burns - AHB (americanhealthandbeauty.com).

Do your research by Googling, looking at forums, talking to doctors and checking out their websites. Don't use believe one person, including myself.

Sorry, I didn't elaborate. Fully ablative lasers cannot be used on the hands, because there the skin is much thinner, with much less hair follicles and sebaceous glands, and it does not heal as well as the face. I know this from a plastic surgeon. Fractional ablative laser can be used. I have done laser resurfacing on my hands for anti-aging (3x fraxel dual, 1x genesis) and I am satisfied with the result. I have an operation in almost the same place where her scar is (excision of a mole ). In my case, the scar is an invisible line. Of course, everyone should consult a doctor and not take everyone's opinion for granted.

On 11/10/2022 at 10:12 AM, vtv131313 said:

Sorry, I didn't elaborate. Fully ablative lasers cannot be used on the hands, because there the skin is much thinner, with much less hair follicles and sebaceous glands, and it does not heal as well as the face. I know this from a plastic surgeon. Fractional ablative laser can be used. I have done laser resurfacing on my hands for anti-aging (3x fraxel dual, 1x genesis) and I am satisfied with the result. I have an operation in almost the same place where her scar is (excision of a mole ). In my case, the scar is an invisible line. Of course, everyone should consult a doctor and not take everyone's opinion for granted.

That clears it up!

I am not the biggest fan of non-ablative lasers. I believe they cost too much for the results that you might possibly get. Fractional CO2 has much more impact (and risk) - most people have scars that need more aggressive treatment.

Thanks for the replies guys.

I didn't really go far with this. I have an appointment at one place in a few days. They said they probably can't help much, but they need to see me in person to see exactly what we're working with. It's that place that uses the Pixel RF machine.

But there are 2 more places where I would like to go get a diagnosis and see how they would treat this. But they're in a different city, so it's a bit of a hassle for me to go there.

Someone on another forum told me I should find someone in my area who performs medical Microneedling with the Exceed device, I will get good results. Unfortunately, I didn't find anyone in my country that uses the Exceed device, or even that mentions "medical Microneedling" on their website. So I can't get that.

Anyway, I'm still looking I guess...