Laser Resurfacing

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Skin Care After Laser Resurfacing? 14 answers

Seems like the laser resurfacing will be tough on my skin. what should I do?
aftercare recovery skin skin care

Laser Resurfacing w/ Post-op Pain Medication? 14 answers

I have a higher pain tolerance and I also do not take anything I don't have too, (other than antibiotics). I am wondering after laser resurfacing...
medication pain

Can Laser Resurfacing Cause Acne Breakouts? 11 answers

I've had 3 pixel laser sessios done and have experienced breakouts afterwards. My derm told me it has nothing to do with the procedure, but I had...
breakout causes cheeks cyst

Laser Resurfacing Results After Age 60 11 answers

I am 64 years old. I have just had Mixto resurfacing done....I am not expecting miracles, but I was quite disappointed as I do not realize any...
age 55-64 results

Is It Normal to Have A Rash After Laser Resurfacing? 10 answers

I had laser resurfacing 4 days ago and apart from the pain that i have this morning i woke up with what i believe is a rash all over my chin and...
cheeks chin female normal pain rash swelling

Is It Normal To Breakout In Painful Acne After Laser Resurfacing? 9 answers

I had Laser resurfacing 2 weeks ago and am experiencing what I can only call as painful acne (I have never had any acne issues before) around my mouth...
2 weeks post-op acne breakouts normal pain

Best Skin Aftercare Following Laser Resurfacing? 8 answers

Is there anything special I need to do (or not do) to recovery skin after a laser skin treatment or increase the effectiveness of the laser...
aftercare skin care

Hyperpigmentation and Redness from Laser Skin Resurfacing 6 answers

I had laser skin resurfacing for acne in August, and I still have redness and hyperpigmentation. What is the best and quickest method to get rid of...
hyperpigmentation redness

Does Laser Resurfacing Cause Eyelid Creases? 6 answers

I am in my 30s. Had CO2 laser resurfacing done on my face and noticed creases under my eyes that I didn’t have before. I had a follow-up with my...
age 25-34 crease eyes female swelling

Erbium Laser for White Scarring Caused by Co2 Laser Resurfacing? 6 answers

Can Erbium Laser Be Used for White Scarring Caused by Co2 Laser Resurfacing
scar white

How Long Does It Take to See Full Results After Laser Resurfacing? 5 answers

How long until you see laser resurfacing results for under eyes only. It was the coherent co2 laser.
co2 laser under eyes

Laser Burn Due to Laser Resurfacing. 5 answers

I am 22yrs indian female with dark skin, 2days ago I went for photo rejuvenation. Immediately after the treatment my skin started burning and now I...
age 18-24 burn face female

Should I Never Have Laser Resurfacing Again If I Got Hyperpigmentation After One Treatment? 5 answers

I had erbium laser resurfacing done under both eyes on 7-19-11. I have what looks like post inflammatory hyper pigmentation that has developed under...
candidate hyperpigmentation

What Can I Do For Ugly Scars After Erbium Resurfacing? 5 answers

I had 4 sessions of Erbium laser for the fine wrinkles of the upper lip. The 4th one, was very painful and took 6 weeks to heal,and I ended up with a...
options scar

Brusing Under Eye Month After Laser Resurfacing Normal or Not? 5 answers

Brusing Under Eye Month After Laser Resurfacing Normal or Not?
1 month post-op bruising normal under eyes

When Can I Resume Outdoor Activities After Laser Resurfacing? 5 answers

I am an athlete and am accustomed to wearing at least 70 spf, sweat proof and water proof, sunscreen when riding my bike for 2- 3 hours. I have also...
exercise

Discoloration from Erbium Laser Resurfacing 4 answers

I am a 26 year-old-girl of Asian origin. I went to a doctor for chemical peels to treat my acne. I started seeing significant difference and wasn't...
discoloration hyperpigmentation Virtual consultation

White Under Eye Rings from CO2 Erbium Laser? 4 answers

Ten years ago, I was treated with a CO2 Erbium Laser on the upper half of my face (from forehead to under the eyes). I now have white...
under eyes

After Laser - Brown Spot Removal. Still Pink 11 Weeks Later. 4 answers

11 weeks ago I went to a clinic to remove brown spots on my body some on my back, left waist and above my stomach, they first used a fractional laser...
back brown spots stomach waist

Laser Face Surgery - Red Bumps, Burning and Pain 4 answers

85 years old-had laser facial surgery. 7 days post, she went to the ER for incredible pain, itching and burning with little red dots over most of her...
age 75 and up bumps burning face itchy pain redness

What Causes Broken Capillaries After Laser Treatment? 4 answers

In the past I have had laser treatments for broken capillaries on my face. The first treatment I have been unresponsive. The second treatment is where...
broken capillaries face

Fat Loss from Laser Treatments? 4 answers

Can Laser Treatment for Wrinkles End Up Melting a Bit of Fat in Your Face? I have read numerous reports on this, especially people who go in for...
face fat loss

What Procedure Will Correct What Matrix Rf Has Done to my Skin? 4 answers

I have had 5 sessions of matrix rf and it made my skin plump but 3 months after my 5th session my skin sunk in and now the ice pick scars, rolling...
3 months post-op options scarring sunken

What Can I Do For Creases Left on Neck from Brace after Laser Liposysis? 4 answers

I had laser lipolysis on my neck three weeks ago, and have noticed that I have lumps which correspond to creases in the compression bandage I wore....
compression garment crease neck

Laser Resurfacing - Still Have Lines Around Chin. Normal? 4 answers

I had laser resurfacing 10 days ago and there are still a lot of lines around my chin. Is this normal? Will the skin eventually smooth out around my...
10 days post-op chin lines mouth normal

What's the Best Moisturizing Cream to Use After Laser Resurfacing? 3 answers

I had CO2 laser resurfacing 10 days ago.  I love the new and emerging skin, however, I don't know what everyday moisturizing cream (with...

Accutane After Laser Skin Peel 3 answers

Hi i was wondering if i could start a regimen of Accutane after I had a Laser Skin peel. I had the Laser on feb 12 and and have seen some results but...

Wrinkles More Prominent After Laser Resurfacing Normal? 3 answers

Is it normal for wrinkles and crinkles to appear more prominent after Laser resurfacing? It has been one month and wrinkles look worse and neck...
neck wrinkles

Still Red 8 Months After Laser Scar Resurfacing 3 answers

In February 2010 I had laser scar resurfacing on a surgical scar on my nose and the area is still quite red 8 months post-op. The surgeon who did the...
nose redness scar

Hyperpigmentation After Deep Spot Erbium Treatment - What Can I Do? 3 answers

In may 2010, I had an erbium setting 5 done on two scars on my forehead. I'm white and was off accutane for a year and a half. The redness would...
forehead hyperpigmentation male spots

Is My Face Peeling Too Quickly? 3 answers

Setting: 1100. Treatment Area: Whole Face. Stacking On Scars. Purpose: Get Rid Of Acne Scars Doc's Estimated Number of Treatment:3 It's been...
face peeling

Red Indented Marks on Face After Full Face Erbium, What Is This? 3 answers

Red Indented Marks on Face After Full Face Erbium
indentation red spot

My Skin Completely Broke Out After 2nd Session of Laser Resurfacing, What Do I Do? 3 answers

I have very sensitive skin and just had my second session of laser resurfaccing August 1st. Now my skin is breaking out again and I don't know...
6 weeks post-op breakout options sensitive

I Now Have Hypopigmentation or a Burn on my Right Cheek from Laser Resurfacing, What Can I Do? 3 answers

Before having laser resurfacing my complexion was next to perfect except for a dime sized scar from acne on each temple and a nickle sized scar on...
burn hyperpigmentation options

Ideal SmartDot Laser Setting for Wrinkles? 3 answers

I have just had a second SartDot Laser, this time it was more painful and pinpoint bleeding. Also my doctor said the protocols have changed...
protocol setting

Blackheads Normal After Laser Resurfacing and TCA Peel? 2 answers

I had laser skin resurfacing done on my face and a TCA chemical peel on my neck about three weeks ago. Now, I'm getting a lot of blackheads! I'm...
blackheads

Best Post-op Skincare Products for Maintaining Laser Resurfacing Results? 2 answers

There are so many skincare products available, and it's hard to know what to chose. I'm looking to maintain the great results from my Fractional...
post-op

Oily Skin After CO2 Laser Resurfacing? 2 answers

I had CO2 Laser Resurfacing done a year ago and I still have shiny, unnatural looking skin which seems to look sweaty. My nose is very oily and the...
oily skin

Normal Healing After Laser Resurfacing? 2 answers

I had taken Accutane for a period of three weeks and discontinued the use because of severity of it. I have been off of it for three weeks. I have a...

Petechiae (Red Spots) Normal After Laser Resurfacing? 2 answers

I had full face quite deep tradtional CO2 Laser resurfacing 8 weeks ago for acne scars (full face bar eyes), i still have some mild swelling in lower...
acne scars swelling

Redness Around Scar After Erbium Treatment? 2 answers

I had an Erbium treatment to smooth out a scar on my lower arm. The erbium has caused redness around my scar that is still persistent 4 months after...
redness

Pink Skin After Laser Treatment 2 answers

After my treatment of lazer removal the scabs are pink when they peel different from my original skin color, will the color return and usually how...
scab skin

Chances of CO2 Laser Resurfacing Causing Scarring? 2 answers

Four days ago, I received Fraxel Repair, in addition to CO2 spot treatment. The doctor made about 20 pencil point holes on my cheeks with the CO2....
face scar

Allergic Reaction to Laser Resurfacing and Skin is Very Dry - What to Do? 2 answers

I have had an Allergic Reaction from the CO2 Laser. Dr. put me on steroids and antibiotics, but my skin is really dry, and the creme they gave me does...
allergy dry skin steroid

Tri-Luma or Time for Redness After Laser Resurfacing and Lower Bleph? 2 answers

I am 4 weeks post lower eye lid transconjuctive bleph w co2 laser resurfacing. I have read that the erythema can last up to 6 months for some Pa. My...
erythema lower eyelids redness under eyes

Can eCO2 Laser Resurfacing Damage the Malar Bag? 2 answers

I had the eCO2 facial resurfacing done about a year ago. Since then I have been experiencing puffiness at my left cheek bone which makes my under eye...
damage malar bags

White Scars After Laser Treatment for Broken Capillaries 2 answers

I had some laser treatment for broken capillaries on my nose, one month ago. Unfortunately, it has left behind some small white scars on the top of my...
broken capillaries nose scar white

I Had a Q Switch Laser Recently. Want to Know How Soon My Freckles Will Vanish. Also my Skin Looks Rough and Bruised. 2 answers

I dont have fair complexion and had a subsicion for scaring too. I am scared what if it didnt help my freckles to vanish?
freckles rough skin timing

How Do I Know if I'm Being Duped by My Dermatologist? 2 answers

Hello, I have been receiving treatments with the Sellas-evo laser. My doctor told to come in twice before a session and once after to do a...
costs

IPL Vs BBL for Sun Damaged Skin? 1 answer

I've been given two opinions for skin Laser resurfacing for sun damage. One is IPL and the other is BBL (Broad Band Light). Is one better than the other?
sun damage

Matrix RF for Mild Acne Scarring and Red Marks? 1 answer

I've had one treatment of the Matrix RF for mild acne scarring and red marks. So far, my skin has broken out and seems very rough around the nose,...
acne scars face pimples redness

Long-term Effects of Staph Infection from Laser Resurfacing? 1 answer

I am very frightened. I had laser resurfacing 6 days ago. I spent the night in the hospital last night because of a fever. The culture said I had a...
infection

How to Treat Laser Burns? 1 answer

I got Laser diode burns in legs and arms. (picture of leg) Would TCA peel help? Would Mequinol help? I got this brown spot since 8 months.
brown spots burn legs treatment

Is Using the Skin Culture Peel Safe After Getting Skin Resurfacing Done? 1 answer

I Have had acne problems since I was a teenager and now that I'm 35, I'm still breaking out even after the resurfacing procedure. On top of that, my...

Redness After Medlite 4 Laser Treatment 1 answer

I just had laser medilite 4 for pigmentation the areas are red, when will the redness go? One area was a bump that I had and developed a pigmentation...
face pigmentation redness

CO2 Laser Resurfacing, Day 14 . . . Skin Still Rough and Very Tight. 1 answer

Day 14 after co2 laser. My skin, especially around chin and mouth, is very tight. I had a breakout on day 12 in that area (after some makeup) with...
face female

Treatments for Major Damage from Laser Procedures? 1 answer

I've had affirm, ipl and thermage over a 3yr period. I have DNA damage to my skin, ice pick scars, boxcar scars, rolling scars, collagen...
age 45-54 damage ice pick scar rolling scar scar skin

What is the Best Treatment to Repair Texture and Appearance of Skin After Scarring After Laser Resurfacing Treatments? 1 answer

I had a full face laser resurfacing done 9 months ago & plastic surgeon went deep on my cheeks. I had 2 weeks of down time & cheeks were pink...
acne scars face female

Why is It Important Not to Scrub Your Face After Laser Treatments? 1 answer

After facial laser treatment of IPL, V-Beam and Blu-light, my face is peeling rather alot! I want to know why I shouldn’t use an exfoliate or a...
face peeling

Will Skin Texture Improve After CO2 Laser Treatment? 1 answer

I had 3 sessions of fractional Co2 laser on a Multixel machine. I'm really unhappy with the microdots still being visible and my skin texture looks...
texture

Skin is Dark After C02 Fractional Laser Resurfacing 1 answer

I recently had C02 fractional laser resurfacing under my eyes and around my mouth. Following the procedure I kept aquaphor on the effected area for 3...
darkening under eyes

Is BBL Enough to Remove my Pigmentation? 1 answer

I am a very fair skinned 30 year old who has had multiple BBL treatments for some brown sun spots on my face. The treatments have been effective, but...
face female pigmentation sun damage sun spots

Laser Treatment - Have I Been Burned? 1 answer

I received laser treatment yesterday on my legs, it is the next day now and it is the next day and i have these dark circles all ove rmy legs, im...
burn legs

Pink and White Streaking After CO2 Fractional Laser 1 answer

I'm 4wks post op from CO2 fractional laser. Is pink and white streaking still normal?

When Does the Redness Appear After CO2 Laser Resurfacing is Done? 1 answer

redness

Pores Much Larger After Aggresive Ablative Laser Resurfacing, Can I Reverse? 1 answer

I had three laser resurfacing treatments, one was very aggressive. My pores became much larger after treatments. I did not realize that the...
large pores pores reversal

Is It Safe to Use Dove Soap the Day After Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment? 1 answer

Burn After Laser Treatment. Will It Go Away? 1 answer

I had a laser session and it turned to white spots and never went away then after years a got this laser and this is my result after a day looking...
burn shoulder

Is It Normal for Redness to Come and Go After Laser Resurfacing? 1 answer

I had Palomar Starlux Fractional Laser Resurfacing (both ablative and non-ablative) done almost three weeks ago. My skin is at times back to my normal...
redness

Is It Normal to Bleed After Matrix Fractional Laser Treatment? 1 answer

I had matrix fractional laser for acne scarring. My face is swollen and I am bleeding all over the face. My doctor says this will subside. Is this normal?

Slow Healing and Thick Skin After CO2 - is This Normal? 1 answer

21 days after co2 laser, my chin line is slower healing and feels thick. is this normal
chin healing thicken

How Long Should I Wait Between Laser Resurfacing Treatments? 1 answer

Confused about when to evaluate/seek further treatment after Laser Resurfacing? Having undergone ablative/non-ablative fractional laser resurfacing...
1 month post-op acne scars frequency timing

Is It Suggested to Do More Than One Fractional CO2 Laser for Chinese Skin? 1 answer

I have small white scars and little hypertrophic scars on my cheeks. I did fractional co2 laser (ellipse juvia) with 2 or 3 passes and highest...
Asian

Dermatitis or an Infection Post Laser Resurfacing? 1 answer

I had Palomar Starlux ablative & non-ablative done 16 days ago. On day 2 I had a fever & tiny fast spreading pustules. I was dx with a Staph...
dermatitis infection

Patients w/ Long-Term Effects of Laser Treatments - Your Experience? 1 answer

How often doctors on this board experience patients coming back to them after one year out from their post laser treatment showing textural changes,...
long-term patient rights

Can Autologous Blood Be Injected in Acne Scars After Laser Resurfacing to Help Healing? 1 answer

acne scars autologous blood injection (ABI) healing injection

How Long Until You See Laser Resurfacing Results?

I had co2 laser resurfacing done one month ago and so far am delighted with the removal of freckles and sun damage however, I have no improvement...
face freckles sun damage wrinkles

How Do I Get Rid of Pinholes from Sciton Arctic Peel?

I had the sciton arctic peel 5 months ago at 6 microns. Is this normally done at such a low setting? My skin is extremely dry now and aged and the...
dry skin

Limelight by Cutera - Very Painful. Should It Be?

I just had a Limelight by cutera facial and it was VERY PAINFUL...almost unbearabel, and I am very pain tolerant. I had taken a Darvocet about an hour...
pain premarin

Matrix Rf for Under Eyes

I had a matrix rf procedure done under my eyes ten days ago. I have loose skin and some puffiness that I did not have before the procedure. The...
face female puffy eyes

Could a Laser Treatment in my Face Have Hurt my Retina?

A Tech did a Laser Treatment (COOL TOUCH CT3 PLUS) in a Doctor's office, and the procedure did not go well at all, she burned all my face but the...
eyes vision

Harmony XL on Scars - Dead Skin Came off in 2 Days?

My doctor used Harmony XL with 1100 on me. She stacked on my scars. I did not pull on my skin, but I massaged it when I washed my face with Cetaphil...
peeling scar

Erbium Laser Resurfacing and Salicylic And/or Glycolic Acid?

I recently had Erbium skin resurfacing done (11 days ago). I have used Proactiv for years to manage my acne. At the office where I had the treatment...
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