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It is possible that you may be using some sort of ointment on the treated area after your CO2 laser procedure. You should be able to wear a mask afterwards, but the mask may stick to the ointment. While the area is healing, it normally would be best not to have the area exposed to anything that could harm the skin, so it might be best not to work during the immediate healing period. I would recommend speaking with the physician who would be performing your treatment so that you can get specific instructions for your aftercare.
Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...
Either MN with RF or Fraxel ablative C02 are good options but the choice depends upon the downtime you are willing to give. C02 is better but has more downtime. Also if its pore size that you are trying to improve,remember that it is genetically determined and may come back after the treatment...
Thank you for your question! You could do a CO2 laser in the fall/winter to try and peel away that pigmentation. You could also do a series of medical grade peels such as the VIpeel which should also be done in the fall/winter. Also make sure you are wearing daily SPF 30+ to prevent getting any...
