It really depends. Fractional recovery can be as quick as 3 days, full resurfacing on your lips for sun damage may take upto 3 weeks. Generally I say that medium to deep resurfacing 7-10 days. Some areas heal more quickly compared to others, and redness may last a few weeks, depending on...
Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...
There is a small but definite risk of infection from any type of skin resurfacing procedure. When laser resurfacing is performed around the mouth, many physicians will use prophylactic Valtrex to prevent herpes outbreaks. Some physicians also use prophylactic antibiotics. If infection occurs,...