Post Laser 1 month, skin turned into leather texture, not healing. Any suggestions?

November 16, 2015
Asked By:Debra Kroboth in Ash Flat, AR

4 weeks post laser resurfacing around mouth, feels and looks like leather, very bad texture, deep crevices. Have always had smooth soft skin, laser was for lip lines. Followed directions to a T. Skin gets flakey when soaking with wash cloth as directed by Dr. . When skin dries it hardens. Post moisturizer from Dr. office does nothing, only olive oil softens it temporarily. Never had a skin problem in my life. I'm 64. Very upsetting.

Answers (4)

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December 18, 2015

Answer: Remain Patient during Laser Skin Resurfacing Recovery

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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December 18, 2015

Answer: Remain Patient during Laser Skin Resurfacing Recovery

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 18, 2015

Answer: Burn or Irregular Texture After Laser

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 18, 2015

Answer: Burn or Irregular Texture After Laser

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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March 10, 2016

Answer: See dermstolgist

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March 10, 2016

Answer: See dermstolgist

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Answer: Post laser dryness

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Answer: Post laser dryness

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