I have developed pimples after CO2 laser resurfacing. Any suggestions?

The skin after laser skin resurfacing can go through many changes. One of which can involve blocked pores leading to acne. The best advice is to return to your practitioner to get their opinion.One option for acne is 420 nm light treatments to kill the p acne bacteria on the skin and use of Doxycycline to help the sebaceous glands.If this is a herpes outbreak, then anti-virals would be necessary.Please visit your practitioner for confirmation.I hope this was helpful.

It is not uncommon to have some pimples or breakouts after laser resurfacing -- particularly ablative types (CO2). Most often, these are "white heads" or milia. This represents clogging of the pores as the skin is regenerating. Less often, patients may get acne breakouts with cystic comedones. This requires more intervention, potentially including topical antibiotics. Another thing to consider is a breakout of herpes simplex blisters. For patients with a history of cold sores or fever blisters, a round of antiviral medication may be needed. Good luck and please stay in touch with your doctor.

This is very uncommon to occur at the 3 month post operative phase.  Pimples are more common within the first months after treatment, and mostly very early in the post operative course.  Its best to seek follow up and evaluation of your skin.