Hi. I have pdo threads already, and I'd like to go get a fractional co2 laser treatment when I'm off work at Christmas. I can't find any information about if having threads is a contraindication. Can I do the laser now or should I wait until the threads are dissolved? Thanks for any insight.
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December 6, 2020
Answer: Threads and Co2 laser can they be done together?
When it comes to hooding that you have, surgery or low level skin tightening energy based devices such as thermage or high frequency focused ultra sound are really the best answers however you have expressed that the hooding does not concern you and it is really the wrinkles and textural change...
I'm so sorry you are going through a tough time! I would recommend seeing a board certified dermatologist first of all, so they can take a look at your skin and see what options are available. It is unusual for IPL to cause so many changes, so I wonder if that's truly the treatment you had,...
At home peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify along with dermarolling (MTS roller with anteage MD ampules weekly) should be started now and if you do not have the time because your skin is not prepped properly then you should do enlighten or aerify 2 weeks after laser and get on the right s...