CO2RE done on my face 5 months ago for removal of acne scarring and acne flare ups. I was taking 100mg of spironolactone and just recently weened off due to lack of effectiveness. 2wks after treatment I started experiencing:horrible acne, terrible texture & pitted scarring much worse than before & severe depressions where cortisone shots were needed, severe appearance of wrinkles look very aged & have constant peri oral dermatitis out breaks.Severely depressed.Any chance of a turn around?
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Hey there,Keep your skin moist and avoid sun exposure by the use of a sunscreen. Retinol isn't recommended at this stage. Skin would take at least 2 weeks to heal, till then continue using vitamin c and a moisturizer. Retinol can be started once the inflammation has reduced
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I have obtained excellent results with laser therapy for syringomas but no longer treat the condition as there is a high rate of longterm recurrence. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon
CO2 Fractional is the gold standard for skin rejuvenation both on face and body, including Intima Vaginal Rejuvenation.One of the great features of CO2 laser by Syneron-Candela, or CO2RE, is the ability to customize the treatments depending on patient's skin condition, their goals and the area...
