6 sessions IPL did not work. The IPL only took on one occasion because I had been exposed to the sun a week prior. After my slight tan faded the rest of the treatments didn't take. I use physical barrier to stay out of the sun. Won't a CO2 completely remove this. It's very depressing to have this.
Everything I keep reading is that an individual should have CO2 laser done in addition to the eyelid surgery. I am 60 years old and have bags under my eyes that are quite swelled and make me feel a lot older. I am a CA girl who loved the sun too much growing up, so my skin is not in prime condition, but it's not too bad either (I do use Obaji). I am just afraid that my skin will look too crepe-y under my eyes if I don't have the laser...any thoughts or suggestions prior to my final decision?
I had Deka dot fractional CO2 five days ago is it normal to still have some under eye swelling? Just worried because about a year and three months ago a plastic surgeon injected some sort of filler in my tear troughs, I always thought it looked a little puffy/saggy after that. So now I am worried that this is going to exacerbate that? The swelling is getting better, but it has been five days. I also have a fever blister on my chin, treated with Acyclovir the day of treatment and onward, normal?
26 days post DOT laser resurfacing on my entire face. I am developing hyper pigmentation . I am avoiding sun, using sunblock. Do I get rid of this discoloration? How long do I use hydrocortisone or hydroquinone. How long will it take for brown marks to disappear? Does indirect sunlight affect the skin? How long does the result of laser will last? My skin color is 3, in the scale of 1 to 10, 1 being white. Thank you in advance
I know tanning is a bad thing, but i say it just for an example. If i go for a co2 fully ablative laser. When i can fully restore my lifestyle where i am not using any SPF and can expose myself to sun as i am doing it now, before the laser. With 0 chance of gettin a pigmentation? Thank you.
I got co2 laser resurfacing treatment today on my face for scars and wrinkles. Obviously I'm not in any sort of rush to go out anywhere since I'm going to be really red but just for a second opinion what would you say is a good time where I can start wearing makeup and have minor sun exposure? Next week I was planing on going somewhere that's outside but I would wear a hat and sunscreen that covers my face is that ok? What are your thought on this? Thanks so much.
I am just over 2.5 months post procedure but I seem to have this puffiness & reddish color on my upper cheek (malar bag area) , one side only. I didn't have malar bags before procedure. I use Cerve cleanser, Cerve moisturizer and SPF 45-60. Is this normal swelling? Did the laser damage my malar area? Dr said it might be topical but I use the simplest cleanser and no longer use retin a or hydroquine . I also do everything possible to limit my sun exposure. Appreciate any advice. THX!
Plan to do 2-3 fract. CO2 facial treatments in spring/summer period 2012. Skintype: II-III. I know that it wouldn't be the most ideal period of time, but proberbly there is no chance for me in autum/winter. But when proctected right with a very high suncream ,stay in shadow & more inside house, cap,sunglasses; could it be possible? Could a lot of suncream increase acne? Last: How long to stay out weahter-conditions like rain,wind,snow? All thoughs related 2 this specific would be welcome. Thanx
Heellpp! I'm in Thailand, and my skin care clinic offered very contradictory information. After fractional CO2 laser (not full face, just a few areas with wrinkles), if I want to go outside during the day, do I need sunscreen, hat, and umbrella? Or just a hat and sunscreen? If I do need an umbrella in addition to a hat and sunscreen, after how many weeks can I safely stop using the umbrella? What about sunlight coming in through the windows? The sun is very strong here in Thailand. Thanks!