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A week after CO2 laser resurfacing, can I wash my face with Proactiv?

jabronie2016Mar 25, 2017
I've used proactiv many times before and it helps me heal faster. now I had alot of acne scars so i decided to go for the c02 laser resurfacing after the procedure my skin was crusty and bloody but my doctor told me to wash my face with vinegar and water and then apply vaseline. now that the crusting is gone i was wondering what do doctors feel about proactiv for post op co2 ?

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Dr. Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD
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