Had CO2 laser on Monday (face). On Sunday I assisted the scaliness (due to two events to attend and no peeling) with slight brushing using a dry razor, and some scaby particles came off. The minute scabs were still there just the top scaly layer got off and the areas smoothed out to apply makeup. No cuts, no bleeding, only less scabbiness. Want to know if what I did was okay and won't create any trouble in betterment of skin? Been following prescribed ointment, moisturizer and sunblock routine.
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I appreciate your concern. It is important to care for the skin as it heals with the right topical products. I would follow up with your provider to find out what you should be applying to the skin now as the outer layers have flaked off. An in-person assessment might also help you put your...
The fine line and uneven skin texture, particularly around the mouth, maybe treated with fractionated CO2 laser treatment. While nonsurgical skin tightening devices like Thermage, Ultherapy or Sublime may help with the skin laxity, I suspect you will probably need surgery to address the excess ...
Be sure to see an experienced practitioner and they will help to make you as comfortable as possible during the CO2 laser. Usually a topical numbing cream can be applied to the entire area to be treated. It will set for 20-30 minutes and you will be quite numb. Another option for areas that may...