I had CO2 laser resurfacing on my face 11 days ago. All the peeling's done now, but the skin on my cheeks is so dry that it feels like sandpaper. I only just stopped using the vaseline (it was causing me to break out) and started using an aloe vera gel but it gets absorbed within minutes and my skin is just as dry. Is this normal? Is there anything I can do to get my skin back to normal?
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December 5, 2016
Answer: Post Operative CO2 Laser Care
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
CO2 laser resurfacing is an excellent and effective treatment option for sebaceous hyperplasia, which are common, raised, yellowish-colored lesions on facial skin. This laser can also help clear seborrheic keratoses, as well as actinic keratoses. However, it is not a treatment option...
For redness post co2 I have patients use a combination of topical steroid creams ("strong but not long" is my moto) and Mirvaso gel (which is an anti-redness topical for rosacea). If it persists beyond a few weeks, pulsed dye laser or KTP laser (Excel V) can be used to help the redness....
My suggestion if you are writing this much with this many questions post procedure, is that you need to see your surgeon/dermatologist and go over all your concerns you have. My patients are highly educated on their post care and i have all my patients use a topical wound healing cream and...
