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Ablative CO2 Laser Treatment Downtime?

I am looking at getting ablative CO2 laser treatments on scarring I had from acne when I was a teen. I've done a bit of research and it seems like ablative CO2 might be my best bet, but I was wondering how much downtime am I looking at for recovery? I'm currently looking at doctors in the area offering such treatments and any information would be much appreciated.

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by illpickle in New York

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Ablative CO2 Laser Downtime

The CO2 laser is an excellent laser to treat acne scarring. It is the strongest laser for scarring, and resultantly has the longest downtime. Other treatments can include Dermabrasion (unlike Microdermabarasion, Dermabrasion is a mechanical sanding of skin), chemical peels, punch excision and punch grafting and injectable filler treatments. Downtime for the CO2 laser depends on if your treating your entire face or just a small area. The more area treated, the longer the initial swelling can... more

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