2 weeks post CO2 laser treatment and still have track marks. Am I still healing or should I be worried? (photos)

March 31, 2018
Asked By:jfp2

As others with persisting tracklines I‘m worried as they seem to sometimes remain for a long time. Are they always due to bad/overlapping passes made by the provider? Here day 10&12 after treatment and NO change in lines since 7 days. Was instructed NOT to moisturize after procedure but make 10 min “soaks” with antiseptic+antibiotic cream twice daily until crust gone. Am I still healing and should be patient or should I worry about permanent damage and seek further treatment ASAP?

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June 25, 2019

Answer: Please do not worry! Track marks will fade with time. Skin care can help & occasionally additional laser treatments are needed

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Answer: Please do not worry! Track marks will fade with time. Skin care can help & occasionally additional laser treatments are needed

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September 4, 2019

Answer: Post Procedure marks

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Answer: Post Procedure marks

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