I am 5 weeks post co2 laser resurfacing a day I'm very red and dry. I am healing sloway. I have erythema small dark brown spots but the rest of the face is just red. My doctor said to use the bleaching cream. Should I ne using that if I haven't healed?
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This is difficult to answer without pictures. Yes, using Co2 carries the risk of pigmentation and scarring, especially in darker skinned people. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to determine if this treatment is right for you and it can take a few sessions...
Thank you for your question madisonaidan. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is an
outstanding treatment that can address multiple aspects of aging in a single
treatment. Occlusive moisturizers such as Vaseline and Aquaphor help speed up the recovery time after a treatment. They go on best on a...
Co2 is the BIG GUNS of lasers.... its only been 3 weeks, I tell all my patients, wait 3 months. If demarkation occurs, vascular V BEAM laser can sort it out. Hang tight. Every week that passes, the rudeness will subside. Dr Davin Lim . Brisbane. Australia.