My skin peeled after 72 hours and feels like it might peel again. I had the fractional CO2 laser treatment on my neck and face 72 hours ago and most of the skin on my face has peeled already. My skin is still very red and I still see many dark spots on the new skin. The new skin is starting to feel tight, like it might peel again. Do some patients experience a double peeling of their skin? Will the spots fade?
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February 25, 2019
Answer: Hyperpigmentation -- Clear+Brilliant/Venus Viva, Chemical Peels, Cosmelan, Salt Facial, Aerolase YAG, Hydroquinone
The eye area needs significant combinations to get improvement. Lasers like erbium, co2, halo, profractional/contour, or Fraxel can all be used to build collagen long term. Plasma pen is a newer less invasive option but will take many treatments and require proper skincare. Plasma Pen is focused...
Hi Brendan, I recommend getting an in-person formal evaluation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist. Generally speaking, moles can be removed either with a laser (such as the Q-Switch tattoo laser), radiowave or shave. If there is any scarring or pigmentation following the removal, yo...
Fractionated CO2 laser treatment will definitely improve the quality of the skin. It will stimulate collagen production that will tighten the skin. It will also help with sun damage, uneven skin texture, enlarged pores, hyperpigmentation, and redness. I prefer to work with the CO2RE by Candela s...
