After smoothbeam laser the skin may be red and slightly swollen - this usually is gone in several hours. For your skin care, we recommend gentle cleansing (no scrubbing) and application of a simple moisturizer if needed and sunscreen. If you have any areas that blister or bubble, then it is absolutely... more
Smoothbeam laser resurfacing after-care?
I had smoothbeam laser treatment (mild acne scarring, acne) yesterday. Obviously, ive done it in China--so the info i got about aftercare was seriously limited (although i went to the best private hospital in Beijing) so--my skin is dry and flaking. I am already using spf 45 moisturizer in daytime. should i use aloe gel, anti-biotic gel, vitamin E, additional moisturizer? how often? Is it ok to soak my face in mild sea salt water? What the heck should i be doing!
2 answers to “Smoothbeam laser resurfacing after-care?”
A: Mild cleanser, good moisturizer, and sunblock
Hi M, At two weeks out, I ask that my patients use a mild cleanser (Cetaphil), a good moisturizer (Skin medica dermal repair with TNS), and a strong sun block (TiSilk 45). I hope that you are healing well and that you are pleased with your Smoothbeam laser treatment. Be well. Dr. P
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16 May 2008
I am scheduled for a Pearl Laser treatment in a week and was told to wash my face in Cetaphil, soak for 10-15 minutes in a vinegar/water solution after washing, then coating my face with Aquafor for several days. I was told NOT to use anything else including sunblocks for at least 3 days post laser.