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How Long Should the Redness and Blotchiness Last After Co2 Fractional Laser, It is 12 Weeks

asked 1 year ago by whoppi in Clermont, FL
Latest answer by Paul K. Holden, MD
Question viewed 1,031 times
Tags: redness, 3 months post-op, blotchy skin, duration

It is 12 weeks now, I had it done at lifestyle lifts

3 answers to How Long Should the Redness and Blotchiness Last After Co2 Fractional Laser, It is 12 Weeks

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Redness after co2 laser

Usually our patients reddness and blotchy skin resolves in a few days not weeks. However. in darkerskin at high power we have seen this problem for 3-6 months. You need to cintinue moisturizers and cover up make up. Y should be ok. Stay out of the sun
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

drbray.com

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Redness after CO2 Laser

Depending on the type and intensity of the treatment, redness can last days to months. In your case, if your skin has already healed completely (which it should have), you may benefit from topical steroid cream. Make sure you are using high quality skin products and aggressively avoiding the sun. Of course, you should follow up with the surgeon who performed your laser procedure. This may be difficult with the outfit you chose, but you should insist. Otherwise,... more
Paul K. Holden, MD

Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon
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All lasers and those who use them are not created equal!

Post laser care is a "process" which involves careful instruction of the patient and variation of the how the areas are treated. The aftercare of resurfacing lasers is more complicated than the aftercare of most surgery. Even at three months after co2 laser, the topical treatment can modulate the quality of the skin. Dr. Mayl Fort Lauderdale
Nathan Mayl, MD

Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon

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