Deep ablative CO2 laser resurfacing on face and neck 10 days ago. How can I stop this misery?

October 15, 2018
Asked By:just4looks in Flagstaff, AZ

This has been the most excruciating painful thing I've ever experienced. I still have some oozing and pain on my neck with only a couple itchy spots. My face itches so severely I want to scratch it off. I'm taking benadryl and also using aquaphor and Cetaphil moisturizer on my face. Per my dr I'm still using neosporin with pain control on my neck until the oozing stops. My face still has minimal swelling and angry redness. And the texture is horrible like an orange peel and horrible acne.

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October 16, 2018

Answer: Aftercare for Co2--try fraxel, microneedling/prp, radiofrequency, sculptra, skin care, Cosmelan

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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October 16, 2018

Answer: Aftercare for Co2--try fraxel, microneedling/prp, radiofrequency, sculptra, skin care, Cosmelan

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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December 5, 2018

Answer: Itching and discomfort after CO2

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Answer: Itching and discomfort after CO2

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October 18, 2018

Answer: Had deep ablative CO2 laser 10 days ago

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October 18, 2018

Answer: Had deep ablative CO2 laser 10 days ago

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Answer: Healing after deep ablative CO2 laser

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