Is there anything special that should be done to recover after a laser skin treatment or increase the effectiveness of the laser treatment?
Answer: Laser resurfacing Post procedure aftercare following laser treatment can vary depending on the type of laser with different power and depth parameters. However as a general rule, keeping the skin moist and lubricated promotes faster healing and Vaseline and Aquaphor are two of the most commonly used topicals with minimal reactivity/sensitivity issues. In cases when risk of infection is considered to be higher vinegar soaks play a role too. Overall, in the earlier days of recovery the skin is more sensitive to chemicals and prone to infection. Another major factor is strict adherence to minimal sun exposure postoperatively which can otherwise result in pigmentation issues. Sun lotions of different SPFs are recommended to be started after 2-3 weeks and continue for months.
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Answer: Laser resurfacing Post procedure aftercare following laser treatment can vary depending on the type of laser with different power and depth parameters. However as a general rule, keeping the skin moist and lubricated promotes faster healing and Vaseline and Aquaphor are two of the most commonly used topicals with minimal reactivity/sensitivity issues. In cases when risk of infection is considered to be higher vinegar soaks play a role too. Overall, in the earlier days of recovery the skin is more sensitive to chemicals and prone to infection. Another major factor is strict adherence to minimal sun exposure postoperatively which can otherwise result in pigmentation issues. Sun lotions of different SPFs are recommended to be started after 2-3 weeks and continue for months.
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Answer: Skin Laser Resurfacing Aftercare Recommendation Post Laser treatments it is very important to use a minimum of a SPF 30. However, patients are still asked to refrain from sun exposure. Skin laser resurfacing aftercare recommendations depend on the the treatment that was done. For general aftercare, Aquaphor is very helpful for the first week. Patients purchase Emollience by SkinCeuticals to use for the second week and beyond.
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Answer: Skin Laser Resurfacing Aftercare Recommendation Post Laser treatments it is very important to use a minimum of a SPF 30. However, patients are still asked to refrain from sun exposure. Skin laser resurfacing aftercare recommendations depend on the the treatment that was done. For general aftercare, Aquaphor is very helpful for the first week. Patients purchase Emollience by SkinCeuticals to use for the second week and beyond.
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September 26, 2018
Answer: Laser Recovery Thanks for your question and for being committed to optimizing your result. There are many ways to approach recovery from a significant laser procedure and they all require a certain level of discipline to ensure that the products are applied correctly. In our practice, we use the Alastin Recovery Kit that contains all of the essential elements for a successful recovery with easy to follow directions. I had my mother use it after her laser and she loved it!
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September 26, 2018
Answer: Laser Recovery Thanks for your question and for being committed to optimizing your result. There are many ways to approach recovery from a significant laser procedure and they all require a certain level of discipline to ensure that the products are applied correctly. In our practice, we use the Alastin Recovery Kit that contains all of the essential elements for a successful recovery with easy to follow directions. I had my mother use it after her laser and she loved it!
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June 28, 2018
Answer: Skin Care After Laser Skin Resurfacing There are three stages to skin care after laser skin resurfacing. It is also important to differentiate between lasers and how the laser is used (depth of treatment). This will vary depending on your goals, and the physician's experience. Considering that you are referring to a deep skin resurfacing, this is likely a deeper CO2 or fractional CO2 laser. Every surgeon will have a bit of a different routine and we always recommend following your own surgeons instructions for this.1) Immediately After (3-10 days depending on laser and your skin)- Initially after the laser skin resurfacing procedure, your skin is healing. The normal barrier that locks in your skins moisture is compromised. In order to protect the skin and help it heal, some type of occlusive barrier should be used. We recommend Aquaphor or Vaseline for most people. This is used until the skin is peeled and stops crusting.2) Shortly After- Once the skin is peeled and healed, you must protect the skin with an excellent chemical free moisurizer and chemical free sunscreen. There is some growing evidence that certain creams/serums with growth factors may also help collagen production and expedite resolution of redness. We recommend this for our patient too. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a medical grade sunblock. 3) Long term- This is long term skin maintenance. You have spent time and money on your skin to look better. Now it is time to maintain it and prolong the results. Maintenance involves sunblock daily and a good moisturizer. In addition, you may add things like Retin-a, retinol, growth factors, vitamin C, hydroquinone, etc. This is HIGHLY customized to the individual person and there is no one size fits all approach. Your surgeon and their skin care team should help you come up with the best plan that works for you.Hope this helps, and remember that it is generally best to follow your physicians advice over what you may read online. Every situation is different
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June 28, 2018
Answer: Skin Care After Laser Skin Resurfacing There are three stages to skin care after laser skin resurfacing. It is also important to differentiate between lasers and how the laser is used (depth of treatment). This will vary depending on your goals, and the physician's experience. Considering that you are referring to a deep skin resurfacing, this is likely a deeper CO2 or fractional CO2 laser. Every surgeon will have a bit of a different routine and we always recommend following your own surgeons instructions for this.1) Immediately After (3-10 days depending on laser and your skin)- Initially after the laser skin resurfacing procedure, your skin is healing. The normal barrier that locks in your skins moisture is compromised. In order to protect the skin and help it heal, some type of occlusive barrier should be used. We recommend Aquaphor or Vaseline for most people. This is used until the skin is peeled and stops crusting.2) Shortly After- Once the skin is peeled and healed, you must protect the skin with an excellent chemical free moisurizer and chemical free sunscreen. There is some growing evidence that certain creams/serums with growth factors may also help collagen production and expedite resolution of redness. We recommend this for our patient too. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a medical grade sunblock. 3) Long term- This is long term skin maintenance. You have spent time and money on your skin to look better. Now it is time to maintain it and prolong the results. Maintenance involves sunblock daily and a good moisturizer. In addition, you may add things like Retin-a, retinol, growth factors, vitamin C, hydroquinone, etc. This is HIGHLY customized to the individual person and there is no one size fits all approach. Your surgeon and their skin care team should help you come up with the best plan that works for you.Hope this helps, and remember that it is generally best to follow your physicians advice over what you may read online. Every situation is different
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January 22, 2018
Answer: Improving Skin after Laser--try fraxel, microneedling/prp, radiofrequency, sculptra, skin care, Cosmelan For after care, I recommend skin care with vitamin c, b5 hydrator, silicone based scar gels with growth factors and enzymatic washes with papaya enzyme. PDT therapy can help calm inflammation. Sun protection is essential. Typically I recommend adding Cosmelan and viva 4-6 weeks after lasers to improve outcomes along with microneedling/prp to get the best outcomes with texture and tone. Please see an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.
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January 22, 2018
Answer: Improving Skin after Laser--try fraxel, microneedling/prp, radiofrequency, sculptra, skin care, Cosmelan For after care, I recommend skin care with vitamin c, b5 hydrator, silicone based scar gels with growth factors and enzymatic washes with papaya enzyme. PDT therapy can help calm inflammation. Sun protection is essential. Typically I recommend adding Cosmelan and viva 4-6 weeks after lasers to improve outcomes along with microneedling/prp to get the best outcomes with texture and tone. Please see an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.
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December 29, 2017
Answer: Best skincare after laser resurfacing The best post-laser skincare regimen varies depending on the type of laser used and the aggressiveness of the treatment. For more aggressive fractional CO2 or Erbium resurfacing treatments that I perform, I typically have patients use a very simple petroleum-based moisturizing ointment for the first week. Less aggressive moisturizer can start to be used after that point. Most importantly, patients are instructed not to pick at peeling skin or wash the face with anything other than water during that first week. Each doctor will have their own aftercare regimen, so be sure to discuss this with them.All the best,
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December 29, 2017
Answer: Best skincare after laser resurfacing The best post-laser skincare regimen varies depending on the type of laser used and the aggressiveness of the treatment. For more aggressive fractional CO2 or Erbium resurfacing treatments that I perform, I typically have patients use a very simple petroleum-based moisturizing ointment for the first week. Less aggressive moisturizer can start to be used after that point. Most importantly, patients are instructed not to pick at peeling skin or wash the face with anything other than water during that first week. Each doctor will have their own aftercare regimen, so be sure to discuss this with them.All the best,
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