Laguna Beach Active FX doctors
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Dan Mills, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
31852 Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 401 , Laguna Beach |
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Hello, my question is: I had Lumenis ActiveFX Fractional C02 Laser done 6 days ago and am noticing as my skin is fading from the overall redness, I am seeing areas/spots/lines that are very deep red in color. I have a couple that look like a scratch that are darker red.
I'm afraid I've scratch myself unconsciously and am worried about scarring; will this heal by itself or should I be concerned? I can't submit a picture but hope this description is enough. Thank you for your comments.
At 6 days, the skin is generally at the end of the "peeling" phase because the tender new skin underneath has healed enough that it is ready to "release" the old skin. The treated skin is still very tender and should be treated as such. The treated skin can be fragile up to a few weeks after the Active FX treatment.
It is not uncommon for some people to accidentally nick themselves with their fingernails, etc. The little red areas should heal normally. You should be seeing your provider for follow-up care in any case. They will be able to evaluate your progress and make recommendations for the proper skin care products that will be best for your skin during this period of healing and regeneration.
It is also important that these type of ablative laser treatments be done by "core" physicians who specialize in skin procedures. For a list of Board Certified Plastic Surgeons contact the American Board of Plastic Surgeons or the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
