2 weeks post OP C02 ablative full face with under eye fat transfer. Worried about malar festoons still there & under eye bags from fat transfer. How long should it take until they are more reduced or gone? Dr treated aggressively. I had festoons which were bigger but didnt have bags. Now I see small bags & festoons aren't gone. Is it still too early?
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I appreciate your question. Ablative laser treatments do require a significant recovery time to give the skin ample time to heal. If you are still using ointment on your skin, I would guess you need a bit more time for recovery before taking on these types of workouts. The additional sweat can...
Hi lgaliatsatos,
Redness post CO2 can persist for weeks and even months. Immediate use of PRP post treatment and ongoing use of topical growth factors will improve healing time and minimize redness. I recommend avoidance of topical and oral prednisone.
Once the...
It's hard to determine what is going on without seeing a photo or evaluating you in person. You should be keep the skin moist and out of the sun. I would followup with your treating physician with additional questions.