Attached photos are 10 days post-op from Total Fx. Still pretty significant day 14 (no photos). Deep Fx to acne scars, predominantly on jawline/cheeks. Settings: 17.5 mJ, density 4 Active Fx to entire face. Settings: 100 mj density 3. Active areas are slightly pink today but nearly normal but deep Fx areas are still very red. Q's: Is this amount of redness normal? Were settings reasonable, aggressive? Do you notice any PIH developing? How soon after CO2 is IPL/PDL safe to reduce redness.
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May 30, 2018
Answer: Improving Skin after Co2--try fraxel, microneedling/prp, radiofrequency, sculptra, skin care, Cosmelan
It takes several weeks for laser results to settle. I recommend following up with your Doctor for after care. I recommend skin care with vitamin c, b5 hydrator, silicone based scar gels with growth factors and enzymatic washes with papaya enzyme. PDT therapy can help calm inflammation. Typi...
Hi Bandon,
Stacking CO2 passes around the mouth will be helpful with fine lines, texture, sun spots, tone and general quality of your skin. The skin around the mouth is thick and can handle a deep aggressive treatment.
Typical settings around the mouth, nose, and...
In my opinion, treatment with the CO2 laser would not be first line therapy for hypopigmentation. Indeed, ablative CO2 laser has been known to cause hypopigmentation. Narrow wave UVB or excimer laser are specialized wavelengths that are utilized for hypopigmentation. Small areas...