I went to a plastic surgeons office to consult for skin clarity with the gentlemax pro, I was told this would tighten my skin but would not help with mild discoloration and redness? I was told I would need co2 laser to accomplish that. This is the opposite of what I have read when exploring treatment options, the co2 is also 3 times the cost. I am 49 and have very good skin with some light age spots and broken capillaries around the nose. Could someone clarify?
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May 12, 2016
Answer: Facial Aging and Lasers like Fraxel/Clear + Brilliant, RF like VIVA, Peels, Fillers, Skin Care, Face Lift, Fat Injections
In my opinion, when you are treating facial scars rather than normal skin, they remain red for a longer time.. I would not be concerned about one week of erythema. You may want to try a growth factor serum. This has the tendency to reduce redness as well as speed healing. Hope this helps. Good luck.
Redness after CO2 laser procedure can persist for a few months. Activity and emotions can alter the redness as well, all will improve with time. Do not hesitate to call or visit your surgeon for reassurance.
