What is the best laser treatment to remove syringomas? (photo)

Doctor's Answer

Surgical removal with electrocautery or ablative lasers like the CO2 or Erbium-Yag are all excellent options. The scarring risk of such procedures is higher in Asian skin and hence it is my preference to remove them over a few sessions (depending of course on the number of actual lesions). I will also usually suggest a test spot for the procedure to see how the skin heals, before attempting removal on a larger scale.

I would suggest looking for an experienced physician who has a good treatment plan instead for a proper skin consult. Most laser options for this type of lesion is quite similar. The Erbium-Yag laser may offer some small benefit because of the minimal heating and the theoretically higher safety profile. Hope this helps!

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