If so would co2 laser resurfacing help. I have done research and see it could be sun damaged skin. Wondering if this co2 would tighten the skin. I live in Los Angeles wondering if anyone has had this done. Looking for total costs and downtime that scarring subsides.
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Answer: Festoon Treatments Require a Combination Approach
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
What you describe is very common following a fractionated CO2 laser. Initially your skin will be dehydrated and irritated. The remodeling of the skin will take approximately three months. Continue to moisturize and avoid the sun. If you have question, ask your physician.
Did you have fully ablative CO2 or Fractional such as Deep FX, Active FX or CORE CO2? With all ablative laser treatments (especially CO2), expect some redness. How red you will be will depend on the depth of the laser, the coverage, you skin type, and your product use, and your pre-post...
First of all strict sun protection - hats and SPF 50+, must use at least twice a day, regardless of sun exposure. I like using a 6% HQ cream, followed by independent Vitamin A/ retinol. Lytera is an excellent product. I also like adding peels, gentle glycolic acid peels, or even lactic acid...
