I got my CO2 fractional laser (dot therapy) done 8 days ago. I'm still red and heeling but all my skin has peeled. I have these red indentation lines going down my face and cheek that look to me like scarring. I never had lines her creases on my upper lip before and now I do. Are lines normal and when do they usually go away??
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August 23, 2015
Answer: Is it normal to have lines (indentations) on your face after CO2 laser? I'm 8 days out and getting concerned
This is a difficult problem to treat and most modalities give only a modest improvement. Technology is always changing so there could be something in the near future. Best of luck.
Thank you for your question,
Every doctor has a different protocol post-Laser treatment. My patients can start washing their face at 24 hours post-treatment with a non agressive soap without perfume.
To answer your specific questions: I don't think you would have bad effects from the fact...
The areas that you are concerned about are secondary to overlap of treatment areas. You are still quite early in your recovery peroid, and with diligent treatment this should resolve. Typically, this condition can improve with skin lightening agents and steroid creams. I...
