Plasma Pen 3 weeks after CO2 Fractional? (Photo)

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Hello, I had CO2 Fractional laser 3 weeks ago and wanted to ensure it is safe to do the plasma pen for under my eyes. I was told this was safe but cannot find anything online regarding this. Please let me know. Thank you!

Vaishali B. Doolabh, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Easygoing946016.  If you are having treatment over an area that was not treated with the fractional CO2, then yes (can’t tell in your pictures how much of the upper cheek/lower lid junction was lasered). At three weeks, you still have a lot of inflammation and the collagen production hasn’t happened yet so adding more injury (can create scarring, change the position of your lid, etc.) and before your laser results are evident is not a good idea.  While its nice to get all the healing done and over with at one time, it is more risky especially if the providers of the laser and plasma pen are different (I personally perform the Renuvion helium plasma and fractional CO2 at the same time so that I know I haven’t overlapped areas).  Good luck! Dr. Doolabh

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

If the second photo is your current photo, you need to wait, probably at least 3 months. Otherwise, you could have some permanent discoloration in the area treated and even scarring.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Please allow 6 weeks skin healing before doing additional skin burning. Healing take at least 6 weeks to allow the skin/tissue to slightly mature. Risks are serious burning effects.

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