For the first several weeks after the fractional CO2 laser treatment, your skin is extremely sensitive to the sun. So, yes, the sun exposure you are talking about might indeed be harmful, and lead to hyperpigmentation. If you are going through the expense and trouble of having this laser procedure, you have to... more
Will unavoidable sunlight exposure ruin laser resurfacing results?
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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13 May 2009
why not getting the treatment during winter time ? it would be more practical for your job and daily life, I am gonna do that !