Author Archives: Amiya Prasad, M.D.

CO2 Lasers Should be Used Conservatively on Dark Skin, and Usually Takes More than One Treatment

More on fractional CO2 laser: http://prasadcosmeticsurgery/laser-light-treatments/ For more about PRP: http://prasadcosmeticsurgery/platelet-rich-plasma/ To learn more about Dr. Prasad’s background and training, please go to: http://prasadcosmeticsurgery/dr-amiya-prasad/ A lady with Latina background asks if it is true that darker skinned people should get a lighter dose of CO2 matrix laser. She had the treatment done for facial scars, […]

The Different Treatment Depths of ProFractional (Erbium) Laser and Fractional CO2 Laser

More on fractional CO2 laser: http://prasadcosmeticsurgery/laser-light-treatments/ To learn more about Dr. Prasad’s background and training, please go to: http://prasadcosmeticsurgery/dr-amiya-prasad/ Someone asks if getting ProFractional laser (erbium laser) on their full face will affect the fat transfer they had previously done with a facelift. New York oculofacial plastic surgeon Amiya Prasad, MD reviews this question in […]

Skin Discoloration after Fractional CO2 Laser for Acne Scars: Risks, Alternatives, and Treatments

For more on fractional CO2 laser: http://prasadcosmeticsurgery/laser-light-treatments/ For more information about platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for acne scar treatment, please go to: http://prasadcosmeticsurgery/platelet-rich-plasma/ For more about Dr. Prasad’s experience and training, please go to: http://prasadcosmeticsurgery/dr-amiya-prasad/ A young man had fractional CO2 laser treatment on his cheeks and forehead, presumably to treat acne scarring. He says that […]