How Soon After Profractional Laser Can I Begin Using AHA Products? (photo)

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser.  Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.  
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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Stacey Tull, MD · Answer

Everyone is different, but I usually tell my patients to wait until they feel like their skin is "back to normal" until they restart their products.  Using a mild moisturizer or emollient helps to speed healing.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

It really depends on several factors, including how quickly your skin heals, the depth of laser, and your skin sensitivities. As a guide, 3-4 weeks. I would use every second night, and increase as tolerated. CheersDr Davin LimLaser and Cosmetic DermatologistBrisbane, AUSTRALIA

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