Denver Laser Treatment doctors

	Stephen A. Goldstein, MD Denver Plastic Surgeon 125 Inverness Dr E Suite 200, Englewood		2 answers
	Gregory A. Buford, MD Denver Plastic Surgeon 125 Inverness Dr E Dry Creek Medical Campus Suite 200, Denver
	Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS Denver Facial Plastic Surgeon 3600 So. Logan St. Suite 100, Englewood
	Christine Rodgers, MD Denver Plastic Surgeon 4600 Hale Pkwy Ste 330, Denver
	Tanya Aya Atagi, MD Denver Plastic Surgeon 10099 Ridgegate Pkwy Suite 430, Lone Tree

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Possible Sweat Gland Damage After Laser Treatments I had a full facial MicroLaser Peel (20 micron depth) and 20% ProFractional Laser Resurfacing (200 micron depth) done 16 days ago. I'm worried that the laser treatment could have damaged my sweat glands because even when I work out vigorously, there is no perspiration on my face. Is this normal, and will my sweat glands begin functioning again with time?

A: Your ability to sweat after a laser treatment should ultimately be unchanged

The laser treatments you received (MicroLaser Peel and 20% ProFractional Laser Resurfacing) were directed to the deep superficial layer of the dermis. From the diagram below which illustrates the anatomy of the skin, the body of the sweat gland is located in the deeper layer of the dermis with the duct (tubule) penetrating the skin surface.

Following the clinical treatments at 16 days, you are still in the early healing phase. No doubt, your face is still red indicative of new skin and there is still a degree of persistent swelling. This will temporarily occlude the sweat gland-ductal system. Give it more time. Your ability to sweat after a laser treatment should ultimately be unchanged.

Thanks for your question.

Stephen A. Goldstein, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon

Rosacea Medication OK to Continue During Laser Treatments? Can I take Minocycline (100 mg day) to prevent breakouts from rosacea while I get Fraxel Restore (3x), and Laser Genesis (2x), or should I hold off? Thanks to RealSelf.com and all the doctors who contribute!

A: A drug "holiday" prior to a laser treatment is recommended

First of all, you should discuss this with your treating physician.

In our practice we review with our patients their medications and advise them what to stop prior to a laser skin resurfacing procedure or any procedure which is going to create an open wound. Depending upon the drug, this may range between 7-14 days. Additionally, there is a period of time during the healing phase, typically 7-14 days, when you should cease taking the drug or medication as well…this is what we refer to as a drug holiday. The bottom line is that you need to discuss this further with your treating physician. I agree with Dr. Haney that medications such as Minocycline are considered photosensitizing, which magnifies the effects of the sun.

Stephen A. Goldstein, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon