seems like the laser resurfacing will be tough on my skin. what should I do?
Answer: Important Skin Care Before & After Laser Resurfacing It is not only important to be concerned about post-op skin care, but also to pay attention to pre-treatment skin preparation prior to laser skin resurfacing. First, the skin must not be tanned. I recommend patient to apply sunblock of SPF 50 and to avoid sun exposure for 1 month prior to treatment. For patients with darker skin, I recommend the use of Retin A and Hydroquinone for 2 weeks before the skin is lasered.After laser resurfacing, the skin needs to be kept very moist. I like Aquaphor to be applied for about 4-5 days followed by a good moisturizer. 2 weeks post-laser, I recommend using sunblock, Hydroquinone and Retin A for 3 months. This allows the skin to continue to improve and decreases the risk of pigmentary issues. I hope you find this helpful. Good luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Important Skin Care Before & After Laser Resurfacing It is not only important to be concerned about post-op skin care, but also to pay attention to pre-treatment skin preparation prior to laser skin resurfacing. First, the skin must not be tanned. I recommend patient to apply sunblock of SPF 50 and to avoid sun exposure for 1 month prior to treatment. For patients with darker skin, I recommend the use of Retin A and Hydroquinone for 2 weeks before the skin is lasered.After laser resurfacing, the skin needs to be kept very moist. I like Aquaphor to be applied for about 4-5 days followed by a good moisturizer. 2 weeks post-laser, I recommend using sunblock, Hydroquinone and Retin A for 3 months. This allows the skin to continue to improve and decreases the risk of pigmentary issues. I hope you find this helpful. Good luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Recommend using melarase creams and elevase moisture booster Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Recommend using melarase creams and elevase moisture booster Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon
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July 18, 2019
Answer: Improving Skin after Fraxel--add microneedling, prp, skin care, PDT therapy I recommend following up with your Doctor for a formal evaluation and after care. We use a specific protocol of exfoliation, hydration, and moisturizing along with protection after laser treatments. PDT therapy can calm any inflammation. I always combine lasers with microneedling/prp to get more of an outcome. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Improving Skin after Fraxel--add microneedling, prp, skin care, PDT therapy I recommend following up with your Doctor for a formal evaluation and after care. We use a specific protocol of exfoliation, hydration, and moisturizing along with protection after laser treatments. PDT therapy can calm any inflammation. I always combine lasers with microneedling/prp to get more of an outcome. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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August 30, 2018
Answer: Skin Care after Laser Resurfacing Proper skin care after a laser is extremely important to make the most of your laser treatment and help the skin heal as quickly and safely as possible to maximize your results. After a standard resurfacing treatment, the skin should remain completely moist until the top layer (epithelium) has healed. My patients are instructed to use a thin layer of Aquaphor around the clock. I also instruct patients to gently clean the skin with warm water and a gentle facial cleanser. This should be performed once a day, either in the morning or evening. After the gentle cleansing, do not rub the skin dry, simply pat dry with a soft cloth. I then recommend a vinegar soak for its antibacterial and fungicidal properties. I have patients dilute 1-2 tablespoons of white vinegar in 1 gallon of water. Using a cloth the vinegar solution is pat all over the face where the laser was performed. After the vinegar soak, I have my patients re-apply Aquaphor. This is repeated daily until the top skin layer has healed. It is extremely important to avoid all sun exposure during the immediate post-laser phase. Once the skin has healed, I have patients begin using SPF 30 (at a minimum) until the redness has subsided. For patients at higher risk of hyperpigmetation after a laser I will pre-treat them with a tretinoin cream and hydroquinone and then restart the combination after the skin has healed until the redness has resolved. I see patients back anywhere from 3-7 days after the treatment (depends on the treatment) and then at week 2-4 to check in on the healing process.
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Answer: Skin Care after Laser Resurfacing Proper skin care after a laser is extremely important to make the most of your laser treatment and help the skin heal as quickly and safely as possible to maximize your results. After a standard resurfacing treatment, the skin should remain completely moist until the top layer (epithelium) has healed. My patients are instructed to use a thin layer of Aquaphor around the clock. I also instruct patients to gently clean the skin with warm water and a gentle facial cleanser. This should be performed once a day, either in the morning or evening. After the gentle cleansing, do not rub the skin dry, simply pat dry with a soft cloth. I then recommend a vinegar soak for its antibacterial and fungicidal properties. I have patients dilute 1-2 tablespoons of white vinegar in 1 gallon of water. Using a cloth the vinegar solution is pat all over the face where the laser was performed. After the vinegar soak, I have my patients re-apply Aquaphor. This is repeated daily until the top skin layer has healed. It is extremely important to avoid all sun exposure during the immediate post-laser phase. Once the skin has healed, I have patients begin using SPF 30 (at a minimum) until the redness has subsided. For patients at higher risk of hyperpigmetation after a laser I will pre-treat them with a tretinoin cream and hydroquinone and then restart the combination after the skin has healed until the redness has resolved. I see patients back anywhere from 3-7 days after the treatment (depends on the treatment) and then at week 2-4 to check in on the healing process.
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February 17, 2018
Answer: Skin Care After Laser Resurfacing Each laser and physician's recommendations will vary, but in general, my patients are instructed to do the following after an aggressive laser resurfacing treatment:1. Rinse the face 3-4 times per day with water only for the first week (during the peeling phase).2. Apply a moisturizing ointment (which we provide to patients) after each face rinse.3. Once the peeling is finishing, a lighter moisturizer can be used and physical SPF sunscreens can start to be used. We generally recommend specific products for patients to use.4. Water-based makeup can be used to cover pink areas after the skin is healed (usually around day 7-10).Be sure to see a physician specializing in facial aesthetics for any facial laser resurfacing treatments.All the best,
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Answer: Skin Care After Laser Resurfacing Each laser and physician's recommendations will vary, but in general, my patients are instructed to do the following after an aggressive laser resurfacing treatment:1. Rinse the face 3-4 times per day with water only for the first week (during the peeling phase).2. Apply a moisturizing ointment (which we provide to patients) after each face rinse.3. Once the peeling is finishing, a lighter moisturizer can be used and physical SPF sunscreens can start to be used. We generally recommend specific products for patients to use.4. Water-based makeup can be used to cover pink areas after the skin is healed (usually around day 7-10).Be sure to see a physician specializing in facial aesthetics for any facial laser resurfacing treatments.All the best,
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December 8, 2017
Answer: Taking care of skin after facial laser resurfacing Depending on the type of laser used, or device for that matter, healing may involve mild pinkness for a few hours to purposeful wounding that requires almost two weeks of wound care. During the consultation after examination and planning the right treatment for that patient's individual needs, I disucss what postoperative time and needs they will have to take care of their skin. Sensitive skin cleansers, protective barrier creams and non-irritating sunblocks are recommended, but the timing of their application is discussed specific to that patient's needs. More aggressive laser resurfacing requires more potent barriers and moisturizers and the type of moisturizer changes after a few days. We now have excellent products to stimulate collagen production and improve one's dermal (under the skin's epidermis) elastic properties, such as TNS Essential Seruma and Alastin that can be used after healing for improving the laser's result.
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Answer: Taking care of skin after facial laser resurfacing Depending on the type of laser used, or device for that matter, healing may involve mild pinkness for a few hours to purposeful wounding that requires almost two weeks of wound care. During the consultation after examination and planning the right treatment for that patient's individual needs, I disucss what postoperative time and needs they will have to take care of their skin. Sensitive skin cleansers, protective barrier creams and non-irritating sunblocks are recommended, but the timing of their application is discussed specific to that patient's needs. More aggressive laser resurfacing requires more potent barriers and moisturizers and the type of moisturizer changes after a few days. We now have excellent products to stimulate collagen production and improve one's dermal (under the skin's epidermis) elastic properties, such as TNS Essential Seruma and Alastin that can be used after healing for improving the laser's result.
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