Aquaphor substitute for post Mixto Laser care?

I just had Mixto Micro Fractional Laser treatment yesterday. I'm using Aquaphor, but it's very greasy. I'm wondering, how long should I use it, and what other similar products would you recommend post treatment that are not greasy? Someone wrote about Regen de Peau; can I try this now, or should I wait until the peeling has begun or stopped?

2 answers to “Aquaphor substitute for post Mixto...”

A: Aquaphor substitute

Tomi L. Wall, MD

Hello, I agree with you about the greasiness of the Aquaphor. I often tell my patients to use either it or vaseline ointment in the first 2-3 days post mixto. Although it is not comfortable, it is important to use a bland emollient without much risk of allergic reactions. I would ask your doctor for... more

A: Post Op Laser Resurfacing

Mark Berkowitz, MD

Congratulations on choosing a terrific treatment, Mixto fractional laser resurfacing.  The first few days, it is important to have a good coat of lubricant like Aquaphor on your skin.  I recently performed the procedure on my own wife and she too was hopeful that she could use a "thinner"... more

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awalk
465 posts
26 May 2009

Try using cold pressed castor oil...It doesn't clog pores and you can blot it off splash your face with water and it still stays on... There are many benefits of castor oil google it it will keep the skin soft and has been used for treatments as wide as wart removal and keloids ect... Much better than Aquaphor the only other think I would add is TNS Recovery serum underneath...

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