Skin care after laser resurfacing

Anifat Balogun, MD answers: Skin care after laser resurfacing?

seems like the laser resurfacing will be tough on my skin. what should I do?


Anifat Balogun, MD
20 days ago

It is more important that ever after laser resurfacing to protect your skin from sun exposure daily, all year round. 

Immediately after your treatment I place you on a regimen to gently cleanse your skin, keep your skin hydrated and UV protected. After about a week or two, I adjust your skin care for your skin's need to include an appropriate cleanser, a targeted treatment serum or cream, moisturizer for daytime and evening, as well as a sunscreen.

After your treatment it is prudent to have your provider check your skin at intervals for up to 3 months to see how well you have responded to treatment. We have our patients come in for a skin check and skin care adjustment at intervals, up to 6 months after their fractional resurfacing treatment.

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