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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
This is difficult to answer without pictures. Fraxel or Co2 are best for resurfacing, but Erbium is a great alternative. I always combine lasers with microneedling/prp for more robust outcomes. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
Thank you for your question.Erbium and CO2 are both good laser, but it all depend of your condition or issues you are trying to improve.Without any specification or photo it is hard for me to answer precisely your question. You should talk about it with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist trained in laser.Best WishesDr Genevieve F.Caron, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonMontreal, Canada
Depends on your aims, expectations and most importantly downtime. Adding CO2 can certainly help, however understanding your end goals and your expectations are vitally important. Additional your skin type and down time all play a role in designing a laser program for your skin. All the best, Dr Davin Lim, Laser dermatologist. Brisbane. Australia.
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
Neuromodulators (such as Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau), lasers, microneedling/PRP, and fillers work very well in combination to improve nose creases / bunny lines and can give long-term results. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer