I am 6 weeks post co2 laser and I'm very red with hyperpigmentation. I also have lots of breakouts, big pimples.I've been advised to use hydroquinone and retina a but I'm really afraid to put anything on my skin. And I feel like I have even more lines. He said he went deep but I never peeled or scabbed. I used aquaphor for 2 weeks per the doctor.
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January 31, 2017
Answer: Improving Skin after Co2--try fraxel, microneedling/prp, radiofrequency, sculptra
Thank you for your question Audrey Kate. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is an
outstanding treatment that can address multiple aspects of aging in a single
treatment. We do not provide prophylaxis for fungal infections when performing this treatment, only cephalexin and valacyclovir for...
Thank you for your question 2017hopeful. I
am sorry to hear about your situation. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is an
outstanding treatment that can address multiple aspects of aging in a single
treatment. Fractional laser resurfacing was designed to avoid these issues with full surface...
Thank you for your question kobe.kun. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is an outstanding treatment that can address multiple aspects of aging in a single treatment. I recommend that my patients avoid retinoids and hydroxyl acids for one week prior to and for one week after a treatment to prevent...