I am just over 2.5 months post procedure but I seem to have this puffiness & reddish color on my upper cheek (malar bag area) , one side only. I didn't have malar bags before procedure. I use Cerve cleanser, Cerve moisturizer and SPF 45-60. Is this normal swelling? Did the laser damage my malar area? Dr said it might be topical but I use the simplest cleanser and no longer use retin a or hydroquine . I also do everything possible to limit my sun exposure. Appreciate any advice. THX!
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Answer: Under Eye Redness and Puffy After co2 laser
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
You should go back to your dermatologist or see one if he is not the one who performed the procedure. there is treatment to make these go away but they are untlikely to go away on their own. also, no need to do the glycolic acid peels
Thank you for your question. It is common to have hyperpigmentation or even hypopigmentation after an ablative laser. I always recommend to pretreat with a lightening cream such as hydroquinone 2 weeks prior to the procedure to reduce the risk of hypo/hyper pigmentation. follow up with your...
Subcision can be done simultaneously with fractional co2 or fractional RF treatments. If you do the fractional co2 laser first, then you may want to wait a few days for the skin to epithelialize before a subcision. In our office, we obtain excellent results with these combinations. Best,...
