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Co2 laser aftercare.
Pre treatment instructions for co2 fractional laser resurfacing avoid sun exposure for approximately one week prior to your treatment.
Post operative co2 laser resurfacing instructions.
If you are spray tanned plase exfoliate to help remove the tanning product in the treatment area.
It involves using lasers to help improve skin texture and appearance.
Wear a broad spectrum sunscreen of at least spf 30 to protect your skin.
Depending on your individual.
In fractional co2 laser treatment co2 laser beam fractionates or pixellates into the thousands of tiny little shafts of light.
Laser treatment works by removing the outer layer of the skin.
Hold the ice pack on the treated area for 15 minutes.
We generally begin the post laser skin care 4 6 weeks after the laser procedure.
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Results will vary by person and are based upon the patient the procedure and the compliance with the aftercare program.
Usually about five days to a week after laser skin resurfacing your skin will become dry and peel.
Co2 post care instructions prepare large container i e gallon size of vinegar and water mixture 1 cup water 2 tsp vinegar cover and refrigerate to use cold following your laser procedure.
A medicated cream similar to vaseline is also prescribed for co2 laser patients because it forms a protective barrier for the face as the new skin cells heal.
Follow these steps during your laser skin resurfacing recovery clean the treated areas two to five times a day with saline or a diluted vinegar solution as directed by your plastic surgeon.
If you have been using retin a obagi or other skin care products before your laser you need to stop them until your healing is complete.
We like to have all patients on retin a and skin care products before and after their skin resurfacing.
Co2 laser treatment or fractional lasers surpass at treating the deep wrinkles blotchiness of skin acne scars traumatic facial scars warts or moles etc.
This will help reduce swelling and make you more comfortable.