I had CO2 skin laser and it is painful. I cannot floss and brush my teeth. What should I do? Doc gave me Muprin oinment (Photo)

Without knowing the settings and technique, it's hard to know why you didn't respond as expected.  I will tell you that the type of scars I see are ice pick scars which happen to be very difficult to treat.  Seek out a expert physician who can do TCA CROSS on these lesions.  Much easier treat...

Erythema (redness) two weeks after a CO2 treatment is not uncommon and to be expected.  This is a temporary finding and will slowly fade.  Hyperpigmentation is another potential complication, albeit temporary.  If you experience hyperpigmentation, be sure to speak to your laser specialist ab...

Commonly, the re-appearance could be from the resolution of swelling (edema). However, with a good CO2 laser treatment you will continue to "build collagen" beyond this time point and may see more improvement in the wrinkle.The attached link provides more information.I hope this helps.

I recommend following up with your Doctor about any concerns you have about your treatment. This scar can be improved with a combination of vascular lasers like yellow laser, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, and skin care. Sun protection is essential. I recommend getting a ...

At this time you need wound care -- vitamin c, vitamin b, silicone based scar gels with growth factors, light stim PDT with growth factors --- for healing.  Redness and/or swelling can be typical after Co2 and it can take 6-12 weeks for laser results to settle. I recommend following up with a co...