Co2 Laser Aftercare

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Co2 laser aftercare.

In fractional co2 laser treatment co2 laser beam fractionates or pixellates into the thousands of tiny little shafts of light. It is provided only as a service. Wear a broad spectrum sunscreen of at least spf 30 to protect your skin. This will help reduce swelling and make you more comfortable.

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. 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. Cleansing the face twice a day gently using warm water helps remove the flaking old treated skin which will continue to fall off for 5 to 7 days. Pre treatment instructions for co2 fractional laser resurfacing avoid sun exposure for approximately one week prior to your treatment.

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. Usually about five days to a week after laser skin resurfacing your skin will become dry and peel. 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.

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. It involves using lasers to help improve skin texture and appearance. We like to have all patients on retin a and skin care products before and after their skin resurfacing. Laser skin resurfacing is a type of skin care procedure performed by a dermatologist or physician.

Co2 laser treatment or fractional lasers surpass at treating the deep wrinkles blotchiness of skin acne scars traumatic facial scars warts or moles etc. Depending on your individual. If you are spray tanned plase exfoliate to help remove the tanning product in the treatment area. Laser treatment works by removing the outer layer of the skin.