I have done fractional Co2 yesterday on my face for pigmentatio & acne scars,my doctor recommended to leave my skine bare after procedure until my whole face peels off on its own, no vaseline nor aquafor,nothing at all. Only water pads.she said any moisturizer will delay and stop the peeing last timei had Co2 fractional in different Clinic and the dr used to prescribe MEBO for me immediately after procedure and until full peel 5 days. Is it ok to leave my skin bare to dry and peel off like this
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When used conservatively, both RF needles and CO2 lasers can provide great improvement in the skin. One must allow time for the healing process to be completed . Also, particularly for acne scars, improvement can be quite modest after only one treatment.
Cost will vary due to skill, expertise, technique and other factors. I always combine lasers with microneedling/prp to get the best outcomes. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
It can take several weeks for laser results to settle. I recommend following up with your Doctor about after care and recommendations. PDT therapy and lasers (ProYellow, Excel V, VBeam) can give improvement. I also recommend skin care with vitamin c, b5 hydrator, silicone based scar gels with ...