I'm very, very red (also very fair skinned). The red is almost like a patchwork where the laser hit me. I was swollen on day 2 but not terribly. There is no indication that i will peel or slough off. My question is: should I be oozing blood? It appears this may be a normal part of the procedure but I haven't oozed at all. Does this mean I may not see the results I had hoped for?
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January 30, 2018
Answer: Improving Co2 results--try fraxel, microneedling/prp, radiofrequency, sculptra, skin care, Cosmelan
It is great that you are pairing your in-office treatment with at-home skincare for complementary results. In addition to making sure to avoid sun exposure and apply sunscreen consistently, we suggest using an ingredient like vitamin C after a CO2 fractional laser treatment. If you’re looking fo...
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...
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...