Can a C02 fractional laser or Infini RF remove a hypopigmented burn scar? (photo)

Thank you for your close up photo of your hypo-pigmented burn scar.

Fractional CO2 Lasers or INFINI RF can be used as part of a combination of treatments for removing hypo-pigmented scars.

This being said, Fractional CO2 Lasers or INFINI RF are more effective for depressed, atrophic scars like box-scar/rolling acne scars.

Hypopigmentation after burns is due to the dysregulation of melanin production after injury to melanocytes. Hence, topical treatments are also important to assist with re-pigmentation.

To get best results, multiple sessions of a combination of lasers and topical treatments are key for re-pigmentation of a hypo-pigmented burn scar.

Hope that this helps!

Warmest regards,

Dr Justin Boey

Hypopigmentation after a burn is usually due to the destruction of the melanocytes. Treatment for this condition is not easy as there is a lack of melanocytes to restore the pigmentation. As my colleague has pointed out uses of various devices may improve the pigmentation with a combination of a particular type of filler injection called Rejuran - which contains Salmon DNA and possibly can help aid in repair.

Alternative a more invasive and cheaper way would be to have the scar excised under local anesthetic. This would result in a small linear scar and over time would return to your natural surrounding skin pigmentation.

If you would like to know more please don't hesitate to contact me.