Laser Resurfacing: Q&A
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Best Skin Aftercare Following Laser Resurfacing?
Is there anything special I need to do (or not do) to recovery skin after a laser skin treatment or increase the effectiveness of the laser treatment?
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Best care after laser treatments
Generally, after laser treatments, the most important thing you can do for about a week is to make sure the skin stays moist. There are a whole variety of things to do that from Vaseline to more complicated creams. About a week after treatment it’s important to start up with topical agents that maintain and further improve the results from the laser treatment. At the top of the list are products that contain glycolic acid and growth factors.
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Skin Care After Laser Resurfacing
As a general rule, after laser resurfacing the skin should be kept moist until healed. We use a special type of bandage for the first 24 hours called Vigilon and then after that an ointment called Aquaphor. But each doctor probably has a particular product or regimen that they prefer. By keeping the skin moist it heals twice as quickly as letting it dry out. Its an old wives' tale that you let the air get to a wound to speed healing; its just the opposite. After the skin is healed...
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After Laser Care
My routine after a deep laser is:
Elta cream (a Vaseline type ointment) applied immediately after the procedure, keep reapplying as it dries out until you first get in the shower
Starting on day 2, the patient gets in the shower and gently washes the face (no soap) 4-6 times a day
Reapply the Elta cream after each shower
Keep this up until all the crusting, flaking and peeling is gone. This usually takes 7-10 days following a deep Erbium treatment
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Stay out of the sun before and after treatment plus...
Stay out of the sun before and after treatment plus appropriate skin protection.
Use constant application of gentle moisturizers every couple of hours after treatments.
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In order to achieve optimum results from a laser...
In order to achieve optimum results from a laser treatment, follow the treatment with either a glycolic acid or retinol serum and a ceramide containing moisturizer.
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Skin care after laser resurfacing
Skin heals best when it is kept moist. The best way to accomplish that is to apply an ointment with no irritants in it, such as petroleum jelly (Vaseline) every two-three hours for three days after the procedure.
It is also extremely important to stay out of the sun while the skin is healing. The skin has very little protection after a resurfacing procedure and may be damaged more easily by ultraviolet light. In addition, exposure to the sun may lead to...
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Skin aftercare
Good afternoon!
Treatment after your laser skin treatment can vary from laser to laser and from physician to physician, but usually it involves keeping the treated areas moist with a hydrating ointment for several days until the acute healing phase has subsided.
The best source for this type of information is the board certified physician that will be administrating the treatment.
I hope this helps
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Skin Care after Laser Resurfacing
Thank you for the great question! Yes, there are definitely things you can do to improve your results and recovery. First, before you have the treatment, I generally recommend using a low dose of retin-A and a light bleaching cream. This helps with healing and decreases the likelihood of post-treatment pigmentation issues. Second, during the week after your procedure, it is imperative that you keep your skin well-hydrated and prevent fluid loss through the healing skin. This is best...
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After Care for Laser Resurfacing
The most important rule after any laser resurfacing procedure is strict sun avoidance and sun protection. If you are doing more aggressive laser treatments that ablate the top layer of the skin then it is important to keep the skin moist. We normally recommend aquaphor healing ointment or plain old vaseline. Sometimes a very mild calming cream containing hydrocortisone 1% can be used for a very short period of time to soothe the skin (I would recommend to do this only as advised by your...
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Post Op Healing
Depending on location, the treated areas are covered with a tape-like covering or with ointment. The treatment postoperatively will prevent formation of a crust or scab. Healing will be complete in 7-10 days. Redness (pink color) will usually last from 1-9 months. Makeup can be worn once healing is complete (7-10 days).
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I think the best laser resurfacing results can be...
I think the best laser resurfacing results can be obtained by doing your homework.
Read about what you think you want
Talk to your doctor about realistic expectations because that’s what you have to establish right away
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Atlantic City Dermatologist
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Pre-op and Post-op skin care routine after laser resurfacing must be individually customized
One size does not fit all. Your skin should be evaluated by a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who can customize pre-op and post-op skin care routines to maxmize the clinical/cosmetic outcome and minimize potential complications. Ask your laser surgeon whether or he or she has treated more than 50 patients of your skin type.
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