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Thank you for your question. I get this question a lot and there is no good answer as the redness is very individual, and the settings used are variable, and the more energy used, the longer redness lasts. I hope this helps!
If you are having sensitivity and ongoing redness, I would use a combination of PDL and Elevase Moisture Booster to soothe the skin reaction down. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Redness after Pixel laser treatment is normal and can lastfrom 1-2 weeks, depending on the intensity of the laser and sensitivity of theskin. Sometime the skin may crust as well, which means you are notapplying enough moisturizer. Always cover the treated area withmoisturizer to increase healing time and help decrease the length of redness.
The redness from pixel usually subsides within one to two weeks. Peoples skin sensitivity varies greatly, so the redness from pixel may last 3 days in one person and 10 days in another person.
Hi Tj,Good question - fortunately, the 2940nm wavelength on the Pixel does not affect hair significantly. That wavelength targets water in the skin, and only penetrates into the mid-dermis. The hair follicles sit in the deep dermis / fat and won't be injured by the laser. Of course, any hair on...
Pixel laser can stimulate collagen growth, which may thicken the skin and decreases the signs of wrinkles. However the amount of growth is different among patients and it may take several treatments to notice any significant change.
I would avoid wearing makeup until the skin has peeled off and the new youthful skin has begun emerged, usually about one week. During the healing phase, it is important to apply moisturizer constantly to prevent the treated area from drying out.
