I did my fractional laser yesterday and now my whole face is swelling too much. What can I do? I’m really scared

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Renee Burke, MD · Answer

Swelling after a fractional laser treatment is very normal. Most inflammation goes down with in 24/72 hours.  You can use cool compresses and/or take an ibuprofen to reduce the inflammation. If the swelling keeps getting worse after a couple of days I would call your provider and let them know.

Lisa Jenks, MD · Answer

Swelling is normal after a fractional resurfacing laser treatment.  It is often worse first thing in the morning because you've been laying flat all night.  I recommend getting up and walking as much as you can.  In addition, cool soaks of water combined with a small amount of white vinegar (we tell our patients to use 2 Tbsp vinegar per cup of water) help to reduce swelling and inflammation.  If your swelling does not resolve within a few hours of waking, follow up with the physician who performed the treatment.  Sometimes, a few days of steroid treatments (Prednisone) are needed for extreme cases.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

See you Specialist for a short course of prednisone. This will reduce swelling. In most cases swelling will decrease with in the next 2 days, other causes such as irritant or allergic contact dermatitis needs to be excluded. Best to go back to your specialist who performed this procedure. All the best, Dr Davin Lim.

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