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

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3-4 weeks. Give it time.

October 14th, 2014
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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. 

Cheers

Dr Davin Lim
Laser and Cosmetic Dermatologist
Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD
October 14th, 2014

3-4 weeks. Give it time.

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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. 

Cheers

Dr Davin Lim
Laser and Cosmetic Dermatologist
Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD

Using products after ProFractional

January 7th, 2012
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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.

Stacey Tull, MD

Stacey Tull, MD
Chesterfield Dermatologic Surgeon
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January 7th, 2012

Using products after ProFractional

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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.

Stacey Tull, MD
Chesterfield Dermatologic Surgeon

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