Skin care after laser resurfacing?

seems like the laser resurfacing will be tough on my skin. what should I do?

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A: Skin care regimen after laser resurfacing critical

William Ting, MD

You must protect your investment after laser resurfacing by minimizing complication and to maximize and maintain cosmetic enhancements achieved. Daily sun protection goes without saying to minimize post-treatment pigmentation and/or redness. Seek consultation from a board-certified dermatologist who is... more

A: Skin care after laser resurfacing

Anifat Balogun, MD

It is more important that ever after laser resurfacing to protect your skin from sun exposure daily, all year round.  Immediately after your treatment I place you on a regimen to gently cleanse your skin, keep your skin hydrated and UV protected. After about a week or two, I adjust your skin care for your... more

A: Skin Care After Laser is Very Important

Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD

 Laser Resurfacing provides patients with wonderful results, however the first 2-3 weeks of healing are crucial for obtaining  the best results.  These first two weeks are when the skin regenerates or rebuilds itself and any problems that occur may cause the normal healing process to go wrong.... more

A: Skin Care After Laser Resurfacing

Louis M. DeJoseph, MD

Hello, The skin care for laser resurfacing begins even before the procedure is performed. This consists of  sun avoidance 3-4 weeks before and some pre conditioning with Retin A and Hydroquinone creams. These creams are then stopped 5 days prior to the procedure.  Immediately after the... more

A: Skin care after laser resurfacing is very important to enhance the result

Scott Trimas, MD

Skin care after laser resurfacing is very important to enhance the result. It is very important to be on a regimen of skin care prior to laser resurfacing which should include retin a products, glycolic acid products and vitamin c. These products will help to promote healing after the laser treatment as well... more

A: sun protection and lubrication are esssential

Jonathan Hoenig, MD

The two most important precautions after CO2 laser resurfacing are sun protection and lubrication. In terms of sun protection, you should treat your skin as if it were a baby's skin: no sun exposure for the first 6 months and always wear a hat,sunglasses, and sun block every day. Regarding lubrication, the... more

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