I just received a fraxel dual and clear and brilliant 3 days ago. I am considering doing a mixto fractional instead of continuing with 2 more fraxel/dual. I actually regret not doing the stronger laser first because I want to see noticeable results on my shallow acne scars even if I have to deal with some hyperpigmentation on my type 4 darker tone with retin a and hydroquinone which I have used to pretreat. So far I see no difference. How long will i have to wait now to get a mixto C02.
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There are many treatment titrations for co2 laser skin resurfacing. I would prep the skin with Melarase creams followed by fractional co2 laser skin resurfacing. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon
I ask my patients to stop using Retin A at least 72 hours before we perform the CO2 and not to resume it for 4 - 6 weeks afterwards. The fractional CO2 definitely has less risk than the fully ablative CO2 does. However, the darker your skin, the more chances you have of pigment changes with a...
In my practice, fractional co2 laser and PRP SC provide excellent results consistently. I would prep with Melarase creams before the laser.Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon