I had co2 laser and wanted to know when I can return to work? I used aquaphor and broke out so now vaniply is that ok? (photo)

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I have an office job it will be day 9 when I go back to work and face is red. The aquaphor was breaking me out I have oily skin so I changed to vaniply ointment and it feels so much better. I did press on the breakout with washcloth and immediately started bleeding I hope I didn't screw up and going to scar. The doctor used Alma co2 laser level 80 is that a good level? My mom got level & she is so red almost purple. She is now on oral steroid & using vaniply is there anything else to help her?

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

Redness and swelling are normal after fractionated CO2 laser treatment. The redness can persist for weeks and in some cases months depending on the settings used. I would followup with your treatment physician to determine if he/she is okay with you returning to work.

Martin Ray, MD · Answer

Hi lgaliatsatos,
Redness post CO2 can persist for weeks and even months. Immediate use of PRP post treatment and ongoing use of topical growth factors will improve healing time and minimize redness. I recommend avoidance of topical and oral prednisone.
Once the skin surface has healed, you can cover with mineral makeup and return to work. In your situation, I feel comfortable with you returning to work using a full coverage mineral makeup. The mineral make up is anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. You can feel confident that the makeup is of both cosmetic and therapeutic value.

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I had co2 laser and wanted to know when I can return to work? I used aquaphor and broke out so now vaniply is that ok? (photo)

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