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Healing co2 fractional laser post treatment.
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After the mole or wart removal treatment it does not take much time to ensure a fast recovery with minimal scarring.
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Patients who undergo laser fractional treatments must take great care in how they treat their skin following their procedures.
Laser resurfacing can decrease the appearance of fine lines in the face.
Recovery times will vary depending on your treatment.
Generally up to two weeks.
It is normal as with all areas treated with the fractional co2 laser to have swelling and redness for 2 4 days after the treatment.
Recovery from ablative laser treatment for example may take up to three weeks.
As a general rule the bigger the treatment area and the deeper the laser the longer the recovery time.
Post op instructions of wart or mole removal treatment with co2 laser treatment.
Co2 laser imparts a thermal injury to the denuded skin.
You also have to avoid all sun exposure during the healing time.
Post fractional laser treatment care is a very important component in how the results are achieved in the treated skin.
Fractional lasers were developed to shorten recovery time and reduce the risk of side effects.
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Elevate your head with an extra pillow at night.
Both methods can be delivered with a fractional laser which leaves microscopic columns of untreated tissue throughout the treatment area.
Use an ice pack during the first day or two to ease swelling and discomfort.
Tips for an easier recovery.
The laser treatment itself is relatively quick about 15 to 25 minutes but you should expect to factor in at least another 45 minutes for the topical anesthesia numbing cream to kick in.
Tobacco smoke will complicate the healing process.