This care will be reviewed following the removal of the silon dressing.
Co2 fractional laser post treatment care.
Fraxel post treatment what to expect after treatment fraxel laser treatment produces side effects.
It can be used on the delicate eyelid skin and around the mouth.
Ablative lasers include carbon dioxide co2 or erbium.
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.
Co2 laser resurfacing treatments.
The intensity and duration of your side effects depends on the treatment aggressiveness and your individual healing characteristics.
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.
Depending on your individual needs your dermatologist may recommend either ablative or non ablative lasers.
Fractional co2 lasers excel at treating deeper wrinkles more severe textural changes from sun damage wrinkles blotchiness acne scars and surgical or traumatic scars.
Please allow at least 1 2 hours for your appointment there will be 30 to 60 minutes of numbing before the treatment begins.
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.
Wear a broad spectrum sunscreen of at least spf 30 to protect your skin.
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.
Hold the ice pack on the treated area for 15 minutes.
This will help reduce swelling and make you more comfortable.
In fractional co2 laser treatment co2 laser beam fractionates or pixellates into the thousands of tiny little shafts of light.
At this time we will also review your daily care from this time on.
Patients who undergo laser fractional treatments must take great care in how they treat their skin following their procedures.
Post fractional laser treatment care is a very important component in how the results are achieved in the treated skin.
Start arnica the day before the procedure to help reduce swelling and healing time.