Do I have an infection or is extreme increasing, swelling and clear oozing normal 48 hours after CO2 laser? (Photos)

Thank you for your question cariasoailene. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is an outstanding treatment that can address multiple aspects of aging in a single treatment. It works by creating thousands of microscopic holes in the skin and generating heat. Similarly, microneedling works by...

Thank you for your question smurletproxy. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is an outstanding treatment that can address multiple aspects of aging in a single treatment. For about one week before and after such a treatment I recommend that my patients avoid blood thinners such as aspiring and...

Thank you for your question.  IPL and CO2 are two unique treatments used to accomplish different treatments.  If your main concern is brown and red scaly spot, it is best to be evaluated by a board certified Dermatologist initially to determine the diagnosis.  If the diagnosis are pr...

Thank you for your question karenrose33. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is an outstanding treatment that can address multiple aspects of aging in a single treatment. Often times this treatment is combined with a surgical treatment so that there is one recovery period instead of two. Please...

It can take 6-12 weeks for laser results to settle. I recommend following up with a cosmetic dermatologist for after care and skin care recommendations.Sun protection is essential. Lasers like Co2 work best in combination with other treatments in order to improve the skin's texture and c...

Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark...