Can I do a microneedling procedure 2 weeks after Fraxel CO2 Laser Resurfacing?

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I had my laser resurfacing treatment exactly 2 weeks ago, and my skin has completely healed (or from what I'm seeing because I don't see scabs and I don't feel any rough patches, red areas, etc). I was wondering if I could squeeze in a microneedling treatment 3 weeks before another laser session?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser.  Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.  
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Deborah H. Atkin, MD · Answer

After deep resurfacing I would wait at least a month before any micro needling . You may find that the results from the C02 laser make the micro needling unnecessary.

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