Micro laser peel day 3: skin not peeling and i have laser marks all over my face. (Photos)

Question

I have had micro laser peel done on Friday 4pm, and today is Sunday 9am and my skin looks horrible! I have laser dot marks all over my face and my skin is not peeling off. On top of that my skin is breaking out in pimples. I have followed the post care instructions carfully and have used Vaseline as instructed but I do not see any improvement. I am East Indian, brown skin. Laser dept 20.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend following up with a cosmetic dermatologist for after care. This can be improved with a combination of lasers (VBeam, Clear + Brilliant, ProYellow), Aerolase and viva treatments. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Mira Mahajan, MD · Answer

Hello Faiza,
To me from these photos it appears to look like a Fractional treatment.  I do not recommend these for the darker skin typed patient.  Use the Aquaphor, sunscreen- very important, and follow up with your doctor as he might suggest a bleaching agent which is usually recommended 3 weeks or more after treatment.  Using Retinol and hydroquinone a few weeks before these types of treatments will decrease these problems of hyperpigmentation and grid marks.

Micro laser peel day 3: skin not peeling and i have laser marks all over my face. (Photos)

Answers (2)

More Laser Peel Questions

Micro laser peel day 3: skin not peeling and i have laser marks all over my face. (Photos)

Answers (2)

More Laser Peel Questions

What is the difference between a "nano peel" and a "micro-laser peel"? Are they the same thing?

Microlaser peel to get rid of clogged pores?

When can I get laser peel after Botox?