I am a 46-year old, fair-skinned female, and because of constant maintenance, sunscreen and regular derm treatments, my skin is in fairly good condition for my age. I have had 2 different doctors recommend Active FX to treat wrinkles, scarring and tighten skin. I have done research and am pretty sold on the procedure, but I have 2 major concerns - How long is downtime REALLY? How long before you can be seen in public? And 2) I have mild rosacea - how will Active FX affect that? Thank you,
Answer: Active FX Hello and thank you for your question. Downtime...."REALLY" ? LOL love this question! I find most of my clients are out and about in 6 to 10 days. Like most things there is a wide range of downtime experiences. Some will exhibit some mild redness after peeling.
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Answer: Active FX Hello and thank you for your question. Downtime...."REALLY" ? LOL love this question! I find most of my clients are out and about in 6 to 10 days. Like most things there is a wide range of downtime experiences. Some will exhibit some mild redness after peeling.
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June 2, 2016
Answer: ActiveFX recovery Thank you for your question-- you've obviously done your research! Patient's with rosacea do tend to have a slightly longer recovery time compared to patients who do not have rosacea. The issue with the recovery is that you will remain pink longer than other patients. Most patients do not go out to major social events during the first week after the procedure. This is mostly due to redness and the need for Aquaphor applications. Fortunately, you should be able to use mineral based make-up between 5-10 days after the procedure (depending on the laser settings used and your skin's response). With a light layer of mineral based make-up, you can cover up the pinkness and feel comfortable at a social event. If the pinkness lasts for a prolonged time period, you may ask your surgeon about a pulsed dye laser treatment that can help the pinkness fade faster.Good luck!
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June 2, 2016
Answer: ActiveFX recovery Thank you for your question-- you've obviously done your research! Patient's with rosacea do tend to have a slightly longer recovery time compared to patients who do not have rosacea. The issue with the recovery is that you will remain pink longer than other patients. Most patients do not go out to major social events during the first week after the procedure. This is mostly due to redness and the need for Aquaphor applications. Fortunately, you should be able to use mineral based make-up between 5-10 days after the procedure (depending on the laser settings used and your skin's response). With a light layer of mineral based make-up, you can cover up the pinkness and feel comfortable at a social event. If the pinkness lasts for a prolonged time period, you may ask your surgeon about a pulsed dye laser treatment that can help the pinkness fade faster.Good luck!
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