Sun exposure after traditional ablative CO2 laser done a month and a half ago, did I cause damage? (photo)

May 21, 2018
Asked By:mell0wme0w in Cape Coral, FL

I had traditional ablative co2 laser done on my cheek for a scar a month and a half ago. Yesterday I was outside for a few hours while it was very cloudy with light rain, I had SPF 55 on my face to try and protect the treated area. I noticed this morning a part of the treated area is more red than before. I'm worried I caused damage to my skin even though I wore SPF and it was very cloudy and I couldn't see the sun through the clouds. Please give me advice on what I should do, I'm so worried.

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From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
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May 27, 2018

Answer: Redness after Co2--try fraxel, microneedling/prp, radiofrequency, sculptra, skin care, Cosmelan

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
MOST RECENT
May 27, 2018

Answer: Redness after Co2--try fraxel, microneedling/prp, radiofrequency, sculptra, skin care, Cosmelan

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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