I had laser therapy 5 days ago. I didnt have any problems within three days thereafter with any redness or scabbing. Three days after the laser I drove for three days in a car. I used a lot of sunscreen every day on my face bacause of the sun in the car. Two days later i got a red rash all over my face. It itches a bit and is red bruises, red dots etc. The sunscreen is a good one and I cant think its an allergic reaction to that. And after the laser my skin looked good until this.
Answer: Recommend using Plato's scar serum twice daily to help sooth scars Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.
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Answer: Recommend using Plato's scar serum twice daily to help sooth scars Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.
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September 14, 2016
Answer: Red itchy scars three days after laser treatment and being in sun with sunscreen? Thanks for your query. Laser makes your skin a little sensitive and any heavy exercise or exposure to sun has to avoided for a minimum of 7 days. It sounds more like sun burn but a better diagnosis can only be made after examination. You should consult a doctor or send in your picture. Hope it helps.
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September 14, 2016
Answer: Red itchy scars three days after laser treatment and being in sun with sunscreen? Thanks for your query. Laser makes your skin a little sensitive and any heavy exercise or exposure to sun has to avoided for a minimum of 7 days. It sounds more like sun burn but a better diagnosis can only be made after examination. You should consult a doctor or send in your picture. Hope it helps.
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July 18, 2016
Answer: Laser Skin Resurfacing Thank you for your question. Sunscreen will be helpful, but it will not be sufficient. Your best remedy to sun exposure is no sun exposure, however, if you continue to drive a car then you will experience UV rays especially because you are in South Africa. I suggest you use a wide-brimmed hat and even keep an umbrella with you as you step outside. Best wishes,
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July 18, 2016
Answer: Laser Skin Resurfacing Thank you for your question. Sunscreen will be helpful, but it will not be sufficient. Your best remedy to sun exposure is no sun exposure, however, if you continue to drive a car then you will experience UV rays especially because you are in South Africa. I suggest you use a wide-brimmed hat and even keep an umbrella with you as you step outside. Best wishes,
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July 4, 2016
Answer: Skin Sensitivity after Laser Thanks for your question. An area treated with laser should not be exposed to significant sun for 2 weeks or skin reactions can occur. Sunscreen/even so called Sun "block" is not in fact a total block and will let UV rays through that can cause a problem. The only protection is true avoidance and a PHYSICAL block (wide brimmed hat, perhaps with side coverage as well. You cqan usually find them online, lightweight and the side pieces etc often detach for when they are not needed.Best,Lisa Vuich, MD
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July 4, 2016
Answer: Skin Sensitivity after Laser Thanks for your question. An area treated with laser should not be exposed to significant sun for 2 weeks or skin reactions can occur. Sunscreen/even so called Sun "block" is not in fact a total block and will let UV rays through that can cause a problem. The only protection is true avoidance and a PHYSICAL block (wide brimmed hat, perhaps with side coverage as well. You cqan usually find them online, lightweight and the side pieces etc often detach for when they are not needed.Best,Lisa Vuich, MD
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September 1, 2016
Answer: Redness after resurfacing 5 days Congratulations on your procedure and thanks for sharing your question. I can appreciate your concern.
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September 1, 2016
Answer: Redness after resurfacing 5 days Congratulations on your procedure and thanks for sharing your question. I can appreciate your concern.
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