Fractional co2 and medication

We usually follow up CO2 with PDL or pulse dye laser. This laser does not break skin, but targets the blood vessels- this, in time reduces redness. I usually start PDL 6-8 weeks after CO2. You may need 2-4 sessions. CheersDr Davin Lim Laser DermatologistBRISBANE, Australia. 

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...

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

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

Thank you for your question. It is common to have hyperpigmentation or even hypopigmentation after an ablative laser. I always recommend to pretreat with a lightening cream such as hydroquinone 2 weeks prior to the procedure to reduce the risk of hypo/hyper pigmentation. follow up with your...

Subcision can be done simultaneously with fractional co2 or fractional RF treatments. If you do the fractional co2 laser first, then you may want to wait a few days for the skin to epithelialize before a subcision.  In our office, we obtain excellent results with these combinations. Best,...