1. Dot sized - watery like pimple or blister formed on my nose, about 2 days after my Fractional CO2. What are they? Is that normal? and what can I do as I was only given one kind of tissue repair cream by my doctor. 2. I have not experienced any darkening of the skin after the treatment (i believe my face got brighter on day 1), nor seeing darkened grids / pixels on my face after the treatment (they are there but not darkened as opposed to the usual), confused If I got a proper treatment? I do however feel like a sand paper. 3. I will be getting a series of 5 (or 4 more) treatments in a 3 week interval of fractional co2 with the BISON FIRE-XEL laser machine. Have I done the right choice? I feel like the laser has not penetrated deep enough to correct my existing acne scars, considering, I have not seen the down time as compared to most, if not everyone's experience with this treatment. 4. Are there any vitamins or supplements i can take that will help the healing process?
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It is normal for your face to be red for the first couple days. When taking a shower do not let the water hit your face directly. It is also normal for there to be oozing of clear or yellowish fluid and crusting, do not pick the crusts. Do not rub the ointment, but dab it on. Check with your...
Because CO2 laser treatment is an ablative procedure, you will see some raw surfaces and dry skin that is "scabby" and flakes off over the first 3-4 days. If there are any questions about your recovery, make sure you followup with the office where your procedure was done. Keeping the...
Hydroquinone is usually prescribed in the 4-6% range and is used as a skin bleaching agent. It is useful as a stand-alone treatment as well as part of a skin pre-treatment regimen. The hydroquinone chemical turns down the pigment production to minimize risk of pigment changes...
