Can I use Dermatix silicone gel after Laser Resurfacing on my face?

Question

Yesterday I had laser resurfesing on my face would using a silicone get help it better

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question about laser resurfacing.Silicone Gels are best after full re-epithelialization of the skin.To be sure, return to see your provider or see two or more licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation.I hope this helps.

Brian S. Biesman, MD · Answer

I am somewhat concerned that you trusted someone to perform laser resurfacing on your face yesterday yet you turn to an internet forum rather than your physician for questions regarding wound care.  You should contact the physician who performed your treatment for wound care instructions and questions.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Unless damage is done or anticipated which would result in undue scarring, silicone gel use immediately after laser resurfacing is not recommended. What is recommended is proper hydration and sunblock and we routinely advocate the use of two products which come in a kit called Hydrate + Protect. See the link below for more informtion.

Michael H. Gold, MD · Answer

Silicone gel is a
wonderful product to use for patients that have raised scars or keloids. I have
been studying these products, in research studies and through lectures all over
the world on these for many years now – almost 20 – so I know these products
very well. We do not recommend them the day after laser resurfacing in most
patients, unless there is a history of bad scarring in the past.

What makes this
concerning to me, and to the others that have answered this question already,
is that you had the procedure yesterday and seem not to have a detailed
post-operative skin care game plan in place that was given to you by your
provider – this is the standard of care and you need to follow, or ask your
provider what he or she recommends you use on your skin and make sure that
follow-up visits are planned and that you and your provider are in
communication, and that you are not left out there with nothing planned. That
is why we always recommend that you work with a board-certified dermatologist
or plastic surgeon – this is what we do on a regular basis and skin care is
part and parcel of all of our resurfacing procedures to make sure that you have
an optimum outcome from the procedure that you had done.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

I would say NO. Dermatix is not to be used so early after fully ablative laser resurfacing. Each Specialist should have a very, very detailed and comprehensive skin care guide. They should also bring you back or at least ensure that you are healing well at day 1 post op and all instructions are adhered to, including anti-virals, SPF when you skin heals, and what to clean with. Most laser Specialists (Plastics and Dermatologists) would use a very bland emolient. I personally use QV Intensive, some use Vaseline, some WSP, and some use special emolients with active healing growth factors. I would stick to your instructions. You can use Dermatix once all your epidermis (skin) heals up. That is my suggestion. RegardsDr Davin LimLaser and Cosmetic DermatologistBrisbane, Australia.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

You should follow the specific guidelines of your treating office/physician. Don't use anything they don't tell you to use, and don't try to find your own way. Specific technologies and machines have very specific postcare guidelines. If no postcare instructions were given to you, then shame on them. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

Can I use Dermatix silicone gel after Laser Resurfacing on my face?

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