What is the suggested time between BBL Treatment and CO2 Laser?

Hello, my name is Ranen and I am an Aesthetic nurse at Aesthetic Skin in Chicago. I’m really glad you reached out — what you’re describing is emotionally very real and professionally frustrating, especially after 15+ years in the field. You’re not “stupid” for trusting a provider. Even excell...

Hello my name is Ranen and I am an aesthetic nurse at Aesthetic Skin in Chicago.You’ve described your situation really clearly, which helps a lot. I’ll walk through options and then suggest how I’d prioritize things if you were my friend asking what to look into. 32F, mild–moderate rolling...

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis. We see atrophic and hypertrophic scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus...

Hi there!Dr Peterson here - thanks for reaching out. I love discussing lasers as they’re a particular focus of mine. CO₂ lasers can be very effective for improving skin texture, fine lines, and some types of scarring. Different lasers work in different ways: • Ablative lasers (like CO₂ or Erbi...

Hi! Dr. Peterson here. CO2 laser can definitely help with fine lines and texture under the eyes, but it needs to be approached carefully since the under-eye skin is very thin. In cases like yours where there’s a visible difference in texture between the two sides, fractional CO2 can help s...

Hi! Dr. Peterson here — Great question. A mild CO2 laser is a resurfacing treatment that goes a bit deeper, so it can help with fine lines and texture changes while also improving some pigment. Recovery is longer than a peel, but results tend to be more noticeable. A “cold peel” (like a l...