My face is swollen after laser. Got laser on Thursday (it is now Saturday) should I be worried?

Hello,

Not at all. CO2 laser is an ablative procedure. This ablation can cause inflammation and swelling due to its nature. This is perfectly normal. If you feel there is a concern however it would be best to consult with your provider to assure everything healing as expected.

Hello! Swelling can be normal and means the CO2 laser is doing its job...or it could be related to the cream/allergic reaction.  As long as it is not getting worse, this is a good sign.  If you feel you need it looked at, return to your provider who did the laser! Best of Luck!

Swelling following a facial laser is very normal and will improve in a few days. I would suspect that the laser and not the cream is the culprit. I like to tell my patients that some swelling is a good sign that the laser created inflammation which will lead to good healing and a better ultimate result. Best wishes, Mary Beth Mudd