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It can be normal to have significant swelling after laser resurfacing. Everyone will vary in regards to how much one may swell. This can be alleviated by head elevation, ice packs, low sodium diet and rest. Swelling may get worse for a few days before it gets better. However, if swelling gets worse with associated pain, then contact your surgeon. Hope this helps!
Everyone's swelling is different after laser treatments. Icing periodically 20 mins on and 20 mins off every hour, low sodium diet, and elevating when you sleep will help with the swelling. If you feel like your swelling is progressively worse then contact your laser specialist.
First of all, Cynosure no longer exists. Tfohey merged years ago with Sharplan from Israel to form Lumenis. As Cynosure, and now as Lumenis, I always considered their CO2 lasers to be the very best. If her laser is a Cynosure, it's technology may be dated, or it could have been retrofit with the...
When it is your first time having IPL treatments. It's recommended to have a series of 3-4 treatments to help improve the complexion of the skin. Then you can maintain the results with treatments 6 months apart. No matter how much we slather on sunblock, your skin will accumulate sun damage....
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...
Hyperpigmentation can occur after almost any laser procedure. Topical treatments are often recommended, but must be used for an extended period to achieve a positive outcome. In some cases, light and laser treatments can also be used to address the hyperpigmentation. Make sure you are working...
No, fractional laser does not affect botox and fillers that are already in the face. Laser is superficial. Visit a trusted practitioner in your area to know more about the procedure.
I appreciate your concern, but I assure you that what you are experiencing is quite common after a fractional laser treatment. The small dots that look like coffee grounds rise to the surface of the skin and gradually flake away. Make sure you are following your post-treatment protocol to...
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