I did a CO2 laser for my back 2 weeks ago but the brown scars from the treatment are still there. Is that normal?

I encourage you to wait a month or so prior to restarting isotretinoin. Further drying of skin is counter to maintaining the moist skin we seek for optimal healing and tissue regeneration. In the mean time, you might give blue light therapy a try to control the acne. at about 6 weeks...

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...

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...

Hello,  To answer your question specifically I don’t see any reason why you cannot return to work. Maybe you’re not asking the correct questions?  What concerns do you have about returning to work now? Without seeing photos or knowing how deep your CO2 laser resurfacing went through the epiderm...

Hyperpigmentation and inflammation after laser procedures is quite common. In general, hyperpigmentation of any kind needs a combination approach of peels like Cosmelan, lasers like Clear + Brilliant, Aerolase and Laser Genesis, radiofrequency treatments like Venus Viva, and constant skin care...

Hi There, thanks for the question. This is a very common question we get asked. For my patients here in Ottawa, We advise them to wait 2 days prior to exercise. The first risk is bleeding, which is usually not serious after co2 laser but can be aggravated by exercise. The second issue is redness...