i had 1 laser(Co2 i believe it was)treatment on my nose for a small broken blood vessel.after the procedure the skin felt and looked burned almost like a cigarette burn and a scab formed.it took 2 weeks for the wound to heal and now the surface of the skin looks good but the whole area where she used the laser is pink/red.will this redness go away? it's been 3 weeks since the procedure.
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September 21, 2011
Answer: Redness from laser for blood vessel takes time to heal
Usually our patients reddness and blotchy skin resolves in a few days not weeks. However. in darkerskin at high power we have seen this problem for 3-6 months. You need to cintinue moisturizers and cover up make up. Y should be ok. Stay out of the sun
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, it is very normal for the pain to dramatically subside 2-3 hours after a fractional CO2 laser treatment. Our office advises that the skin be kept moist with a product such as Biafine, or Aquaphor healing ointment, applied frequently for at least a week. The dots are...
