It is very normal to have significant swelling around the eyes and mouth for the first 24 to 72 hours after Total FX. Usually by day 4 or 5, the swelling is resolved or very minimal. Bruising can occur if small capillaries in the skin rupture from the laser energy. Avoid excess salt in foods and...
Our office specializes on fractional co2 laser procedures using the SmartXide system. Redness after laser can be improved using the pulsed dye laser to target the hyperemia. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian
Our office specializes in fractional co2 laser using the SmartXide laser. Our postoperative regimen helps improve redness and shortens the time to epithelialization of the skin. We recommend the Melarase creams twice daily to reduce pigmentation. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian