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Break out After Profractional Laser, Is this Normal?
asked 6 months ago by FunnyHair
Latest answer by Stacey Tull, MD
Question viewed 295 times
Tags: 2 days post-op, breakout, normal
Hi there, I just had Profractional laser treatment 2 days ago but yesterday I started to have break out on my chin. Is this normal? I am using epionce milky lotion cleanser and medical barrier cream for moisture, which my physician gave me. Don't know if the cream caused my break out.
2 answers to Break out After Profractional Laser, Is this Normal?
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Breaking out after laser
This is absolutely normal and a sign that you are doing what you need to be doing to heal your skin (i.e. keeping it moist, maybe even greasy). Don't worry, it is transient and should go away when you are done healing. I tell my patients (even my 70 and 80 year olds!) that if they are doing everything right, to expect at least a little acne.
Stacey Tull, MD
Chesterfield Dermatologic Surgeon
Chesterfield Dermatologic Surgeon
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Breakouts after Profractional resurfacing
If there is active acne when the patient is having a profractional resurfacing procedure, the breakouts can potentially increase. Also, because very occlusive ointments/creams are used to help heal the skin after the procedure, they may also increase breakouts.
I would recommend contacting your doctor to see if an acne treatment can be instituted to minimize the breakouts. If you still have scabs on your face from the procedure, a lighter moisturizer may help protect those...
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