Is it better for me to have mild or aggressive CO2 laser treatment on my face? (Photo)

Our office specializes in fractional co2 laser and I have written several articles on fractional co2 in academic journals. We advise patients who undergo fractional co2 laser to apply Melarase AM and Melarase PM before and immediately after the laser session. Best,Dr. Karamanoukian Los...

OK, the question is was this a fully ablative laser (CO2) or a fractional CO2 laser? What settings? What density? Do you have a history of rosacea, eczema or sensitive skin? What moisturiser are you using?This will all guide your treating laser specialist in regards to the expected healing times...

Our office specializes in fractional CO2 laser for skin resurfacing.  Patients are pleased with the improvement in skin tone, complexion, skin elasticity, and firmness. Our patients are advised to prep the skin with Melarase creams before and after fractional co2 laser. If you have...

Thank you for your question. The determining factors are whether you have enough breast tissue, your cup size goal, nipple size and shape, brest size and shape, and a few other variables. With all these taken into consideration, your surgeon can determine if you are a good candidate I hope this...

CO2 laser recovery depends on the depth of the treatment and the quality of your skin.  Modern fractionated CO2 laser recovery may look exactly like you describe without extensive peeling or sloughing of skin.  As long as you and your provider have the same expectations and...

Thank you for your question. Healing process can take up to 2 weeks. It can make it look worse before better. Applying moisture to the treatment area such as Cetaphil cream will help make the wrinkles less noticeable during this healing time. I hope this helps!