Will Unavoidable Sunlight Exposure Ruin Laser Resurfacing Results?
January 25, 2009
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After Fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing, I will be staying out of the sun as much as I can. I don't really "sunbathe" but I do like being outside with my daughter going to the park, beach etc. I will be wearing the appropriate hat, and using sunscreen, but I don't want to be a fanatic (some of the hats don't cover your face totally anyway). Also, my job requires me to take kids outside for brief intervals of time (i.e. to and from their classrooms) so I won't be wearing a hat then. Will the unavoidable exposure to sunlight ruin all the hard work that I've done after the laser treatment?
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January 27, 2009
Answer: Yes, it might ruin the results, and make it worse than before
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