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What can I do to remove the red dots and scars from my face after CO2 laser?

miteshMay 4, 2015
I have done 4 session of co2 laser and now my face is some red dot and big scare of my face so what could i do for remove red dot and scares? If i continued co2 laser or any other treatment give me suggestion.

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Dr. Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended
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Answered on Aug 11, 2018
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Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended

Redness following CO2 is inevitable- its like death and taxes. It has got to happen to give a good result. I normally say to patients that I WANT redness for at least 8 weeks. Why? Its not because I like it, but because the redness (vascular, blood flow) can aid in collagen stimulation. This is...

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It is not uncommon for undereye swelling to develop transiently after fractional co2 laser. In our office, we ask patients to use SwellX tablets and massage with Plato's Bruise Balm. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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Melvin Elson, MD

You should go back to your dermatologist or see one if he is not the one who performed the procedure.  there is treatment to make these go away but they are untlikely to go away on their own. also, no need to do the glycolic acid peels

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