CO2 Laser After or Before Ulthera?

After Fractional CO2 laser treatment in my Santa Monica plastic surgery office, I place patients on a skincare regimen that includes MelaClenz, Melarase AM, and Melarase PM Skin Brightening Complex.  The products have four active sunscreens and mutlimodality skin brighteners to enhance the...

Many people suggest waiting 6 months but this is for more traditional resurfacing. 3months for fractional resurfacing is possible. But is does take up to a year to notice results. I have know some to repeat fractional resurfacing on a month to month basis. The risks are higher in this situation...

One thing to consider is that co2 laser resurfacing now a days is based on non continuous type of application of the laser. This cuts down on peripheral damage. For skin, the trt for 20-30 micro meters of skin is 1 milli sec and the optimal fluence is 5 j/m2. 30 w is 30 joules per second with a...

A lot depends on the laser settings as to power etc. However, I would expect you yo see some superficial skin changes at this point. Skin tightening will come later

Brown spots after fractional co2 laser respond very well to Melarase creams twice daily and Melapeels once monthly. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian

It is also the most expensive laser as well. So people tend to avoid purchasing it. But it is worth it. The way it delivers the co2 laser is unique and will lead to less damage to the surrounding skin and less complications. I have a nice page that explains fractional resurfacing.