Today was my third CO2 laser treatment sitting, but I have noticed that there is less redness and burning

Hi and thank you for your question.  I am not sure I have seen this with my fractionated CO2 laser. I suspect it is due to the density and power settings and how the tissues react in certain people.  If the density is less on a deep pass, the grid pattern could be more evident....

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...

Yes, with caution. You are indeed correct, in some cases, like lupus lasers can make skin lupus worse, other diseases like vitiligo as well. This is called KOEBNER. If in doubt, always ask your dermatologists, as they will guide you as to what are safe options for you, in the context of...

Our office has many different treatments for acne scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Acne scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...

Yes, occlusion post CO2 can lead to this. Wait till you skin heals up completely, then get a high strength AHA from Neostrata, apply 10 days post laser and continue to do so. Your dermatologist can give you extra hints including the use of Vitamin A in between treatments. Dr Davin Lim, Laser ...

Many people are trying to find the "holy grail" of skin tightening without undergoing the knife. In fact many treatments can leave a more natural but less tight effect than facelift. In my practice we use multiple treatments on the same patient to achieve the best results. I call this Q2 Facial...