Is it okay to use tap water to wash your face after fractional CO2 laser?

July 20, 2018
Asked By:xxgiorxz in Riverside, CA

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?

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