What is recovery time after laser treatment?
If you just have one tiny acne scar, there is no down time. However, if you have the entire face zapped with laser, you will need some time off. The skin does tend to become red, swollen, and bruised after laser. These transient side effects usually resolve in a few days.
Any precautions after laser?
Yes, avoid the sun. If you go out, wear a sunscreen and protective garments. Intense sun exposure can cause permanent darkening of skin treated with laser
How long before one can see results after laser treatment?
Sometimes never. Laser does not work immediately nor does it work in everyone. The tissue changes and remodeling induced by laser do not manifest on the outside skin for 2-3 months. Most individuals see some changes in skin at around 8-10 weeks. If the laser has not worked at the end of 2-3 months, it is unlikely to work at all.
How long between each laser session?
To get the maximum benefit from laser, everyone is recommended to undergo multiple sessions. You can rest assured, you will never walk out of a cosmetic surgeon’s office with just one appointment. Each session is spaced 4-6 weeks apart.
Can laser treatment be performed if one is taking Accutane?
Definitely not recommended. Most physicians will recommend that the individual wait anywhere from 6-9 months after stopping accutane. The reason is that accutane and laser do not go well together. Individuals who take accutane can have severe skin burning and discoloration if laser is used prematurely
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