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

asked 8 months ago by KLJ1992 in Dallas, TX
Latest answer by Philip Young, MD
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Tags: 6 weeks post-op, breakout, options, sensitive skin

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 what to do! I can't use facial cleansers and washes that only makes it worse. I was on accutane for 7 months until last october and that was the only thing that cured my acne before but it had serious side effects and I don't have insurance now since I just turned 19 and got taken off my moms. Please help, I don't want more scars.

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

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Skin completly broke out afterf 2nd session of laser resurfacing.

Common situation. During Laser resurfacing, the Epidermal layer is completely removed (and some superficial Dermis) The recovery of the Epidermis comes from the oil glands which start dividing much more rapidly to provide epidermal cells that glide over the wound to restore the epidermal layer. This may take 7-9 days, sometimes longer. Once the epidermal layer is reconstituted, the oil glands are supposed to slow down the pace of their reproduction, but often this... more
Eugene Mandrea, MD

Chicago Dermatologist

www.lakeviewderm.com

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Break outs after laser resurfacing can be due to the vaseline and post treatment

It could have been due to the vaseline that you use for the post treatment. I would stop that immediately if you are already healed over. You should ask your doctor about oral antibiotics, topical antibiotics and then you will need to be on a skin care regimen including salicylic acid cleanser 2%, retin A, and hormonal treatments are also possible.
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Acne flare after laser resurfacing

Exacerbation of acne is not a uncommon complication after laser resurfacing such as Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing. This is due to combination of inflammatory nature of laser resurfacing where CO2 energy gets deposited via myriad of microscopic holes drilled across skin surface as well as clogging of pores from the post-op wound care emollient. If you are acne prone, laser resurfacing should be deferred until acne is under control and your laser surgeon should have put you... more
William Ting, MD

Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrWilliamTing.com

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