I had full face quite deep tradtional CO2 Laser resurfacing 8 weeks ago for acne scars (full face bar eyes), i still have some mild swelling in lower cheeks, after being sick last week i developed what i believe is petechiae, on upper cheeks/temple which are slowly fading. i am trying my best to sleep on an incline to help reduce residual swelling, but wake on side sometimes, but i am still getting odd areas of petechiae in random areas, they appear in a morning, so must come in night? (i was getting this pre sickness event as well). is this normal & why is it doing it?
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January 6, 2021
Answer: Laser resurfacing and blood vessels
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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Although what you are experiencing is distressing, it is not all that unusual. You will come through this experience just fine by following your physicians instructions and by giving your skin the time it needs to heal.
After a resurfacing treatment of any nature, the skin will absorb...
Laser is the best way to remove it with little or no scarring provided the right laser wavelength with proper settings is use.
The 532nm or 1064nm laser would be best, but you may need more than one treatment.
The effects of CO2 laser resurfacing of the lower lids will be immediate and will continue to improve the texture of the skin for the next several months to a year. Any prolonged erythema of the area should be evaluated by your surgeon, however, the particular type of laser resurfacing you had...
