Was applying aquaphor to the new skin after 1 week of co2 laser have negative effects?

January 11, 2017
Asked By:madisonaidan in Pasadena, CA

My Dr. Told me to use aquaphor on the new skin, which I did for a week and it caused breakouts and my face is healing very slowly. Can the aquaphor, an emollient be a bad idea to apply to the new fresh skin?

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January 20, 2017

Answer: CO2 Post Care

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January 20, 2017

Answer: CO2 Post Care

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January 14, 2017

Answer: Co2 Laser Resurfacing For Wrinkles and Acne Scars -- USE Silicone Based Scar Gels with Growth Factors, Photodynamic Therapy

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 14, 2017

Answer: Co2 Laser Resurfacing For Wrinkles and Acne Scars -- USE Silicone Based Scar Gels with Growth Factors, Photodynamic Therapy

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April 10, 2017

Answer: Aquaphor after fractional CO2 laser treatment

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Answer: Aquaphor after fractional CO2 laser treatment

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January 18, 2017

Answer: Aquaphor after CO2 Laser

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