Will my face ever heal from the CO2 laser?

August 15, 2015
Asked By:gpariani in El Dorado Hills, CA

I had Co2 Fractional laser done around my eyes almost a year ago and I still haven't healed. Before the laser, my skin was very resilient. I could put anything on my face and I never had a problem. Now, my skin reacts to everything, even coconut oil. Anything I place on my skin stings, and then turns red as if I burned it, then it scabs over and starts all over the next week. I don't know what to do. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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Answer: Post CO2 Skin Healing and Irritation

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September 10, 2015

Answer: Fractional laser and reactive skin

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