Hello I had a full face micro laser peel 3 weeks ago 8 microns deep. I still feel some itching and minor burning sensation is it normal ? Also How long before I can go back in the sun ( with protection) without risk of hyper pigmentation due to the treatment
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Melasma is different than regular brown spots- it is hormone-driven (which is why it commonly appears during pregnancy), and can actually be made worse with the BBL or IPL treatments that are used in photofacials. A microlaser peel is very superficial, whereas the pigment in melasma is...
If you received a burn from the laser treatment and it's now pink, you may be able to see a gradual improvement as your skin heals. This can take a few weeks, however. In the meantime, make sure to keep the area covered from the sun and moisturized.
Your skin can be dryer for about 2-3 weeks following a peel of this sort, which will accentuate the fine lines. It takes time for the skin to remodel after a procedure of this sort. With a deep CO2 laser treatment such as the Lumenis Fractional CO2, it can take up to 3 months...