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Minimum Age for CO2 Laser?

asked 3 years ago by cjaygirl93 in Sarasota, Florida
Latest answer by Ross A. Clevens, MD
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Tags: acne

How old do you have to be in Florida to get CO2 laser treatment for Acne?

3 answers to Minimum Age for CO2 Laser?

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Clear up Acne prior to Co2

There is no minimum age for Co2 Laser surgery, however it is not wise to have this aggressive resurfacing procedure if you are still suffering from active acne. Having this procedure while you are still experiencing active acne may only aggrivate your condition and make it worse. I suggest getting your acne under control and then- once your skin is clear and fully healed- you can see if you are a canidate for Co2 resurfacing to smooth your skin and lesson the look of acne scarring... more
Ross A. Clevens, MD

Melbourne Facial Plastic Surgeon
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No scientific answer, depends on your condition

Generally, I think it might be better for someone to wait until they're at least 18 to make decisions on their own. But scarring is scarring and it can happen at any age. You should be mentally prepared for the recovery and this is an important factor. You should be mature enough to handle the change that can occur with a significant course of action to treat your scarring. CO2 lasers can create a significant sunburned type of appearance, and depending on how aggressive you were, it could... more
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Stop the breakout cycle first, then treat scarring

Hello! There is no technical age requirement for cosmetic procedures, but most physicians would hesitate to perform an invasive cosmetic treatment for someone under 16, especially if the acne is ongoing and might continue to damage the skin after a scar improvement procedure. Therefore, it is important to stop the underlying cycle of acne before moving on to scar treatments. There are various treatments for acne, all of which attempt to decrease skin bacterial concentration... more
Tanuj Nakra, MD

Austin Oculoplastic Surgeon

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