Fractional CO2 laser ablation has gained popularity as a substitute for cosmetic surgery. So what on earth will medical professionals wish to know concerning this technology?
Working with exact symptoms:
1. DeepFx is best treating vertical lip wrinkles, penetrating lines, and acne scarring. It goes deep and encourages additional collagen and removes extra cells for further tightening.
2. ActiveFx is preferable regarding pigment in the dermis plus more ” light ” textural concerns
3. Stretch Marks (Stria): Apply ActiveFx: 80-100 mj, density 1-2 (use Density 2 for heavier Stria). Never utilize DeepFx for stretch marks.
4. Melasma: Gurus are not positive it’ll work. They don’t recommend presently. They are performing test spots and experimenting with it. Melasma is usually a large area unto itself. Obtain a exclusive post on this subject sometime soon.
5. Tattoos: DeepFx may very well be fine for unwilling Tattoos
Pre & Post Treatment Information:
1. Moderate skin lotions prevent blackheads break outs.
2. You don’t have to employ Aquaphor or Vasoline. Moderate agents tend to be up to scratch.
3. Be cautious about all of the lanolin in the aquaphor.
4. Applying Aveeno Water Gel gets a person one fewer day of downtime!
5. Post TotalFx Care: Make use of “Soaks” every 3-4 hrs.
6. Post Care: Cold packs or Zimmer Cooler for 30-45 min after procedure.
7. Valtrex for everyone. One case of posted herpes on the face is not good. Can we use Acyclovir? It costs less, much less (Four Dollars at Walmart!).
8. Check all patients the next day, this makes you and them feel better.
9. Don’t give pain meds after procedure. If they have pain, you want to know about it and view them. They should not have pain for more than a few hours after procedure. Prolonged pain suggests virus: bacterial, viral, fungal.
10. Pliaglis can be mixed with cetaphil cleanser or cetaphil moisturizer. 90% Pliaglis and 10% cleanser or moisturizer.
11. Specialists worry about Lidocaine toxicity. Compounded Lidocaine works as competently or better than Pliaglis. Pliaglis costs $60 per treatment. Compounded Lidocaine usually costs only about $6 per procedure.
12. Authorities do not routinely use oral antibiotics unless indicated for acne outbreak prevention: Keflex 500 mg TID, Doxycycline 100 mg BID, Erythromycin can be used to prevent acne outbreak.
13. Sunscreens: Use everyday after epidermis is healed up. Wear hat and stay out of sun until healed.
14. Use a good UVA blockers.
Fraxel C02 lasers can generate great results if used correctly like any technology, it’s not perfect.
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