I had a Co2 Laser treatment this morning and maybe about 2-3 hours after the treatment all the pain and burning feelings had gone even though I didn't take any ibuprofen that my doctor prescribed(just took the aciclovir and applied the repair cream) and even the redness have reduced dramatically. Is it normal? Is it normal for the dots to be visible?
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February 20, 2012
Answer: Recovery after Fractional CO2 laser and SmartXide laser skin resurfacing
Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark...
There are many reasons for developing a rash after fractional co2. First of all, thick moisturizers like Aquaphor will block up pores and cause acneiform papules throughout the face. This is why at day #4, I have all my patients switch to cetaphil lotion. In addition, I tell all my patients not...
Thanks for the posted photo, it helps. See the treating doctor ASAP. You need care for this issue. Aquafor or antibiotic creams are in order. From MIAMI DR. Darryl j. Blinski