Still have grid marks 6 weeks post CO2! Will this ever go away? What else should I do? Is this permanent? (photo)

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...

Thank you for your question pinkylatisse. I am sorry to hear about your situation. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is an outstanding treatment that can address multiple aspects of aging in a single treatment. Dryness after a treatment can be addressed using an occlusive moisturizer such as...

Using the C02 laser, a very powerful device, is an art and science. We obtain fantastic results with the use of C02 laser for resurfacing, skin rejuvenation, acne scars, etc. Your skin must be adequately prepped before laser resurfacing to obtain the best results and the right settings on the...

Erythema (redness) two weeks after a CO2 treatment is not uncommon and to be expected.  This is a temporary finding and will slowly fade.  Hyperpigmentation is another potential complication, albeit temporary.  If you experience hyperpigmentation, be sure to speak to your laser specialist ab...

Commonly, the re-appearance could be from the resolution of swelling (edema). However, with a good CO2 laser treatment you will continue to "build collagen" beyond this time point and may see more improvement in the wrinkle.The attached link provides more information.I hope this helps.

Thank you for your question mar20. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is an outstanding treatment that can address multiple aspects of aging in a single treatment. For redness one can use any vascular laser such as pulsed dye, KTP, or IPL. I perform this on the same day as a fractional CO2 laser ...