I had 2 moles removed (shaved and then burned) from my face 2 weeks ago. In a few days I am scheduled for my 3rd treatment of Fraxel CO2 laser. Should I wait to do the 3rd treatment because my scars from the mole removal are still fairly fresh? One mole was removed from the right side of my nose and the other my left cheek
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I recommend following up with your Doctor for a formal evaluation and after care. We use a specific protocol of exfoliation, hydration, and moisturizing along with protection after laser treatments. PDT therapy can calm any inflammation. I always combine lasers with microneedling/prp to get more...
I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist who is an expert in laser skin resurfacing to help avoid any risk of scarring. While it is difficult to provide a formal assessment without seeing you as a patient in my clinic, from your photos it appears that...
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...
