Co2 Fractional Laser Post Treatment Care

Co2 laser resurfacing treatments.

Co2 fractional laser post treatment care.

In fractional co2 laser treatment co2 laser beam fractionates or pixellates into the thousands of tiny little shafts of light. Fractional co2 lasers excel at treating deeper wrinkles more severe textural changes from sun damage wrinkles blotchiness acne scars and surgical or traumatic scars. It can be used on the delicate eyelid skin and around the mouth. This care will be reviewed following the removal of the silon dressing.

These shafts penetrate deep into the dermal layer of the skin. Skin care after co2 laser treatment once your co 2 laser treatment is done your nurse will give you an ice pack to cover the treated area. Ablative lasers include carbon dioxide co2 or erbium. 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.

This will help reduce swelling and make you more comfortable. Generally patients who are treated more aggressively experience more intense side effects that last longer. Please allow at least 1 2 hours for your appointment there will be 30 to 60 minutes of numbing before the treatment begins. Co2 fractional pre post care instructions pre treatment instructions for co2 fractional laser resurfacing avoid sun exposure for approximately one week prior to your treatment.

Patients who undergo laser fractional treatments must take great care in how they treat their skin following their procedures. The skin repairs these shafts by pushing out the damaged skin cells and replaces them with the new skin cells. The intensity and duration of your side effects depends on the treatment aggressiveness and your individual healing characteristics. Depending on your individual needs your dermatologist may recommend either ablative or non ablative lasers.

Start arnica the day before the procedure to help reduce swelling and healing time. On the third day after your resurfacing procedure we will see you back in the office to remove your dressing. Sun and uv lamp exposure should be avoided for one month prior to treatment for full face c02 laser or 2 weeks for c02 laser around eye area. Wear a broad spectrum sunscreen of at least spf 30 to protect your skin.

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