Redness and Brown Spots After Fractional CO2 Treatment, Is This Fixable?

It is also the most expensive laser as well. So people tend to avoid purchasing it. But it is worth it. The way it delivers the co2 laser is unique and will lead to less damage to the surrounding skin and less complications. I have a nice page that explains fractional resurfacing.

After full face, full ablative CO2 laser resurfacing, you typically see the peeling occur in 3-5 days. It will take another  5-8 days for the skin to be grown and enough to where will be safe for the patient to go out and possibly use makeup as well.

The sun exposure during this time could be obviously more increased even with all of the protective measures that you take. Your chances of hyperpigmentation will be increased. But there are ways to treat that as well.  Hyperpigmentation is more common during the summer months but it...

Thank you for your question!   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.  I suggest ge...

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...