Was given printed instructions after my treatment saying I should use a white vinegar and distilled water mixture to soak my face, should I also be washing my face with distilled water or is water straight from the faucet ok?
July 23, 2018
Answer: Washing Face after Co2--try fraxel, microneedling/prp, radiofrequency, sculptra, skin care, Cosmelan I have all my patients do vinegar soaks, and I have a very specific post operative wound care regimen. If you have questions about your after care, I recommend following up with your Doctor. I recommend skin care with vitamin c, b5 hydrator, silicone based scar gels with growth factors and enzymatic washes with papaya enzyme. PDT therapy can help calm inflammation. Typically I recommend adding clear and brilliant, fraxel, viva 4-6 weeks after co2 to improve results along with microneedling/prp to get the best outcomes with texture and tone. Please see an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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July 23, 2018
Answer: Washing Face after Co2--try fraxel, microneedling/prp, radiofrequency, sculptra, skin care, Cosmelan I have all my patients do vinegar soaks, and I have a very specific post operative wound care regimen. If you have questions about your after care, I recommend following up with your Doctor. I recommend skin care with vitamin c, b5 hydrator, silicone based scar gels with growth factors and enzymatic washes with papaya enzyme. PDT therapy can help calm inflammation. Typically I recommend adding clear and brilliant, fraxel, viva 4-6 weeks after co2 to improve results along with microneedling/prp to get the best outcomes with texture and tone. Please see an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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September 5, 2018
Answer: Is it okay to use tap water to wash your face after fractional CO2 laser? Very good question. After a laser treatment, the skin is fairly raw and vulnerable to infection. This is why your physician prescribed the vinegar soaks, because they will help to keep bacteria at bay. Use of tap water immediately following your treatment could increase your risk for infection, which is why many plastic surgeons advise against it. I recommend following your surgeon’s instructions very carefully, and if you have any questions about your aftercare, contact their office for specific information. Best wishes for a healthy recovery!
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September 5, 2018
Answer: Is it okay to use tap water to wash your face after fractional CO2 laser? Very good question. After a laser treatment, the skin is fairly raw and vulnerable to infection. This is why your physician prescribed the vinegar soaks, because they will help to keep bacteria at bay. Use of tap water immediately following your treatment could increase your risk for infection, which is why many plastic surgeons advise against it. I recommend following your surgeon’s instructions very carefully, and if you have any questions about your aftercare, contact their office for specific information. Best wishes for a healthy recovery!
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