I had my second Clear + Brilliant treatment on Friday...they used a more aggressive approach than the first time because I did so well. Now my neck and chest area is very blotchy, itchy and red...I didn't have that after my last treatment. How long will this last??
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March 27, 2018
Answer: Improving Skin after Clear + Brilliant--skin care, PDT therapy, microneedling/prp
Even though Clear & Brilliant is a very gentle laser using only 10 mJ of energy (versus a Fraxel at 40 mJ) it can still cause hyperpigmentation in clients with darker skin types. There is no need to worry, but next time, you could try pretreating with 15% Vitamin C serum or a hydroquinone...
Acne scars are usually characterized within the subtypes of atrophic, hypertrophic, pigmented, or inflammatory. These subtypes of acne scars can be visually discerning in ambient light and can cause significant cosmetic concerns. Indented and atrophic scars require a combination approach to...
I would suggest doing a series of C&B laser treatments every 2 weeks to 1 month apart. Chemical peels are redundant and unnecessary with this type of laser procedure. Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation can happen after laser procedures so you may want to pre treat with Vit C serum or...