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This is a great question! Much like the previous post Minocycline has risks of photosensitive reactions. One of the ways to counteract this is in order to not get post treatment hyperpigmentation is to wait a few weeks before treating with Co2. I recommend you see a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who has laser training to get the best in person evaluation.
Minocycline is a photosensitizing antibiotic but is generally considered safe with co2 laser. Minocycline in rare circumstances can increase the risk of post laser pigmentation. While most specialists will perform co2 on patients on this antibiotic it may be safest to stop the antibiotic a few weeks before receiving laser treatment.
Make sure you call your doctor on Monday to check if you should or should not continue Minocycline. Your doctor may have prescribed an antibiotic medication for your treatment. I always encourage my patients to call my staff if they have any questions before a big procedure like Active FX. We want you to feel as comfortable as possible and answer all questions before the procedure. Good luck and you'll love the results!
No, there will not be a problem. In fact many doctors prescribe antibiotics during your recovery process from fractional Co2 lasers (like Active FX), if in doubt, and email or phone call to your specialist will clarify the situation. Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.
Post t laser treatment stamp like patterns can be seen. This is more common with the deep fx laser than the Active co2 laser treatment. With proper post laser care this typically resolves with time. In certain cases I use a micro laser peel a fully ablative Sciton Erbium to help diminish the...
These are great questions! It would be great to see a photo in order to give a better answer to your question. The amount of downtime for ActiveFx depends on the treatment settings and what you are hoping to get out of the treatment. Skin tightening treatment usually requires higher treatment...
If skin laxity is your primary concern, I would not likely recommend Active FX for you. This treatment is excellent for skin rejuvenation but not so effective in skin tightening. Ultherapy and ThermiTight are both better treatments for this purpose, as they are specifically designed to tighten...
Both modes of the Ultrapulsed CO2 laser are options for around the eyes and both can be done at the same time in the right situation with the right settings. I published a peer-reviewed article demonstrating the effectiveness and safety of this treatment. I believe the benefit is that both ac...
Thank you for the great question. We take many measures to reduce the discomfort associated with Active FX. A topical numbing cream is applied one hour before treatment. In additional, oral pain medication can help. A specialized skin cooling device is also useful. ...
Thank you for the great question. The Active Fx provides excellent rejuvenation results by improving fine lines and dark spots. It is excellent for wrinkles, including lip lines. It can also help lines around the eyes. However, sometimes...
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