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How Long Does Recovery Take After Fractional CO 2 Laser Treatment?

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Posted on Wed, 30 Mar 2016
Question: its been 3 days since i had my fractional c02 laser treatment on my nose and other sides as seen in pics
doc used some settings which r shown in pic
i want to know till when will my skin be totally healed
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Expect it to heal in about 4 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have read your question and I have understood it.

I have not recieved any image.

After fractional CO 2 Laser it takes about 5-7 days i.e 1 week for the skin to re-epithelialize and then another 2-3 weeks for erythema to subside.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 minutes later)
i have my engagement in 8 days
will i be able to look normal
the pics seen are taken right now
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It should be fine by another week

Detailed Answer:
Hi. Thank you.

I think things should be fine by your day of engagement.
Looking at the picture I can make out that you probably had just single pass of laser, with no overlapping and therefore recovery would be faster in your case, though you may have a slight pinkish skin for a few days.
You should use a sunscreen, thorughout the day to prevent any chances of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
i have attached another pic of settings used by doc
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Your skin is healing well; Use a sunscreen regularly

Detailed Answer:
Hi. Thank you. I have reviewed the Images.

Your skin is healing well. I can see scabs are forming over lasered skin, at points of laser entry. They should fall off in another 3-4 days revealing a slightly pinkish skin. Since this pinkish skin would be prone to pigmentation (hyperpigmentation is a common complication after resurfacing laser), therefore I suggest you to use a broad spectrum sunscreen spf 30 or 50, throughout the day and avoid sun. Reapply sunscreen every 2-3 hours, especially when outdoors.

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar
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How Long Does Recovery Take After Fractional CO 2 Laser Treatment?

Brief Answer: Expect it to heal in about 4 weeks Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for writing to us I have read your question and I have understood it. I have not recieved any image. After fractional CO 2 Laser it takes about 5-7 days i.e 1 week for the skin to re-epithelialize and then another 2-3 weeks for erythema to subside. Regards