I'm booked for ProFractional laser for fine lines/wrinkles. I was told laser will be set at ~100 (+maybe passing over problem areas again at lower level). They said I may only require only 1 tx. Incidentally, Chelsea Handler recently had the same tx. I look similar to her in regards to skin type/wrinkles before tx (my frown lines are worse). Would a level of 100 (+xtra passes) b enough to get rid of lines/wrinkles? What does 100 mean? I know C Handler's tx was done at level 75 w/ great results.
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It is difficult to tell from the picture but it appears as if it is fine acneiform scarring. A MLP as well as profractional resurfacing can help this but 10um seems a little to superficial to achieve a significant effect. Full changes can take several months but I suspect that you...
Yes, oozing happens due to skin barrier being broken through with this type of laser. Higher the micron depth this treatment with profractional laser was set it, more it will cause pinpoint bleeding and oozing. Remember how you can ooze clear to yellow...
It is best to abstain from drinking alcohol while undergoing Erbium treatments. It will slow down your healing process, dehydrate your skin and cause capillary redness. It is advised to drink plenty of water during this time.Hope this helps you and good luck on your journey to great skin.