A week after my laser, my skin inflamed and my doctor advised an oral anti-inflammatory medication and a topical corticosteroid. The first day I applied the corticosteroid every 2 hours, and for a week later I applied it twice a day till the redness reduced and I stopped. Now it's been a month, the redness + brown discolouration are still there, and she advised me to put a whitening cream. She's also accusing my exposure to the laptop for my 'prolonged erythema', though I always apply sunscreen.
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March 27, 2018
Answer: Improving Skin after fractional laser- microneedling/prp, radiofrequency, sculptra, skin care, Cosmelan
No, fractional laser does not affect botox and fillers that are already in the face. Laser is superficial. Visit a trusted practitioner in your area to know more about the procedure.
I appreciate your concern, but I assure you that what you are experiencing is quite common after a fractional laser treatment. The small dots that look like coffee grounds rise to the surface of the skin and gradually flake away. Make sure you are following your post-treatment protocol to...
Over kill, I laser for a living, but do not use a laser to treat sebaceous hyperplasia. This incurs un necessary theatre fees. The use of a simple pin point hyfrector at a low watt setting will do the trick. See a dermatologist for other options, if you really want laser, fully ablative, or...