Persistent waffle iron grid lines 2 weeks post ablative Fractional CO2 Laser (Photo)

January 16, 2018
Asked By:Kim52791

I have not been out in the sun at all without is clinical spf 50+ sunscreen, giant sunglasses, and a large floppy hat. Other than a post op visit on day one (I wore a giant hat and glasses in the car) I didn't go out during daylight hours until post op day 6. Are these grid marks normal? How long before I should become concerned? My board certified plastic surgeons office is prescribing nothing other than the is clinical post op kit for post procedure skin at this point. Pre & 2 week pictures.

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January 18, 2018

Answer: Improving Skin after Co2--try fraxel, microneedling/prp, radiofrequency, sculptra, skin care, Cosmelan

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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January 18, 2018

Answer: Improving Skin after Co2--try fraxel, microneedling/prp, radiofrequency, sculptra, skin care, Cosmelan

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 22, 2018

Answer: Patchy Skin after Laser Resurfacing

Patrick Flaharty, MD FAACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
January 22, 2018

Answer: Patchy Skin after Laser Resurfacing

Patrick Flaharty, MD FAACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
January 18, 2021

Answer: Residual inflammation

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January 18, 2021

Answer: Residual inflammation

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January 20, 2018

Answer: Normal reaction- take photos every 3 weeks

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Answer: Normal reaction- take photos every 3 weeks

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