Can I use makeup 3 days after CO2? (Photo)

Question

I had co2 laser and its been 3days now. My face is gettin darker and i need to go work and i’m embarrassed of my face now bcoz i have alot of dark spots and the mark of the laser. My skin is fair and the marks are so obvious in my face.

Christopher Balgobin, MD · Answer

Hello,Thanks for the question and the photo. I would not recommend makeup after CO2 treatment. Let your skin heal before any application.

David Q. Santos, MD · Answer

I always tell my patients to wait until 10 days after the procedure before placing make-up on the healing skin.  Darkness to the skin directly after the procedure generally is desquamation of the epidermis.  The first several days are the most challenging, but swelling and discoloration indicates that you had a good treatment

Ahad Mahootchi, MD · Answer

Until the skin heals ( grows back with no "wet" areas) you probably don't want to put make up. Ask your  surgeon for sure. If you had light fractional laser, you may soon be ready.

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