Plan to do 2-3 fract. CO2 facial treatments in spring/summer period 2012. Skintype: II-III. I know that it wouldn't be the most ideal period of time, but proberbly there is no chance for me in autum/winter. But when proctected right with a very high suncream ,stay in shadow & more inside house, cap,sunglasses; could it be possible? Could a lot of suncream increase acne? Last: How long to stay out weahter-conditions like rain,wind,snow? All thoughs related 2 this specific would be welcome. Thanx
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Yes, swelling is typical after a facial fat transfer and can last up to 3-6 months. I recommend platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to help improve final results. Icing the area, Prednisone, Ibuprofen and Venus Legacy treatments can all help reduce swelling.
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Hi. Fractionated CO2 laser is a great procedure for helping to decrease wrinkles and improving facial skin texture. This laser is ablative. That means it breaks the skin. It can go relatively deep for a laser. This helps it give such great results. This also makes it a bit more technically...
Thank you for your message! Hyperpigmentation is a risk after laser procedures though typically will fade with time. We emphasize the importance of staying out of the sun after these procedures whether hyperpigmentation occurs or not, so make sure you have a high grade SPF sunscreen. Certain...