Can I take homeopathic Arnica to help the healing process post CO2 laser treatment? Is the use of Calendula ointment recommended? what is the best natural moisturizer for post CO2 treatment?
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April 7, 2014
Answer: Melarase AM and Melarase PM skincare after Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing
Many people suggest waiting 6 months but this is for more traditional resurfacing. 3months for fractional resurfacing is possible. But is does take up to a year to notice results. I have know some to repeat fractional resurfacing on a month to month basis. The risks are higher in this situation...
One thing to consider is that co2 laser resurfacing now a days is based on non continuous type of application of the laser. This cuts down on peripheral damage. For skin, the trt for 20-30 micro meters of skin is 1 milli sec and the optimal fluence is 5 j/m2. 30 w is 30 joules per second with a...
A lot depends on the laser settings as to power etc. However, I would expect you yo see some superficial skin changes at this point. Skin tightening will come later