Just had a few spots done using the Resurfx laser 3 days ago. Doc made me promise to avoid the sun and reapply sunscreen every hour. How long do I need to do this for? We have a picnic in 10 days - will it be ok by then?
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Answer: How Long to Avoid Sun After ResurFX? Stay Out of Sun for 3 Months After ResurFX
The answer to your question is "potentially yes." There are many different types of filler and they are injected at different depths in the skin and soft tissue. The very superficial fillers like Volbella or Silk can potentially be effected by lasers, but deep fillers like Voluma are...
Hi _Ny1977,While ResurFx is supposed to be non-ablative, reactions like yours are not uncommon. ResurFx will encourage the growth of new collagen and your skin's condition will improve in a week or two. Please see your doctor so the right ointment can be used for your blisters or infection. ...
Resurfx is the newest introduction by Lumenis to target skin and do skin resurfacing by what is known as non-ablative fractional resurfacing. It essentially drills very targeted and controlled holes in a computer generated pattern in the deeper layer of the skin called the dermis. It spares the...