My nose , under my eyes and cheeks look like a chipmunk. Is there anything over the counter or by script that will reduce this faster ? I called my physician Tuesday and sent a picture they said it was fine. I was prepared for the redness ,flaking etc but no the swelling that is making me not want to leave my home. Thanks in advance !
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Thanks for your question. What you are experiencing looks to be post inflammatory hyperpigmentation which is not uncommon. If you had an aggressive treatment sometimes this can last for a couple weeks especially depending on skin type. The utilization of a topical steroid can help calm things...
You just had Graceland laser resurfacing of the face and the nose still shows some blistering.
This is a possible variant of healing scenario that should not be alarming. Fractionated laser , erbium or Co2 , can lead to such, and gentle care with protective care , solutions and...
The MOST important aspect of laser dermatology is a diagnosis. This is essential before treatments, especially in the context of pigmentation. If this is melasma, a specific protocol is used (see below). For ordinary pigmentation, lasers can help, however the parameters are extremely important....
