Specifically, I am wanting to tighten my jowl area and avoid treating the whole face. I know this will limit the effect somewhat but are there other issues with using the device in this discrete way? Many thanks.
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In my opinion, You would not need the traditional non fractionated co2. I believe you would benefit from some scar modification prior to a laser.Tca cross and subscision would lift your scars.After that, a fractionated ablative or non ablative or combination would help.Ask to see before and...
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...