Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underCO2 Laser q&a

I am about 3 months out from CO2 Fractional laser resurfacing. I have increase facial hair growth. Is this normal?

gooderlaurieAug 17, 2015
I have noticed over the last couple of weeks that I have increased facial hair growth. Is this normal?

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.6 | 124 Reviews
Answered on Sep 10, 2015
Answer
🔗 Link
Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Jason Emer, MD profile photo
Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
4.7 | 522 Reviews
Answered on Aug 20, 2015
Answer
🔗 Link

More CO2 Laser Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Jason Emer, MD

I suggest seeing your cosmetic dermatologist, there are many things that can be done to promote "healing," but an in person assessment is needed.  Best, Dr. Emer.

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

The fractional laser may be an excellent choice in your condition if you are a candidate for laser resurfacing for tightness, collagen loss, and wrinkles. Best, DR. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

+5 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Fractional co2 has quicker healing and only treats part of the skin at once, whereas co2 laser is fully ablative and burns the entire skin surface. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark...

+6 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

I would use a combination of Melarase creams + Q switch laser to help reduce the pigmentation in the skin from sun exposure and CO2 laser. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jason Emer, MD

You likely need nonablative fractional laser or radiofreuqency or microneedling with PRP or both to help repair this. I suggest only going to a board certified medical doctor who specializes in lasers for your laser care.  Best, Dr. Emer.

+2 answers
See all CO2 Laser Q&A
See more CO2 Laser Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE CO2 LASER GUIDE →