What Happens After Laser Resurfacing?
Following laser resurfacing, a sterile dressing is applied to treatment sites. When the dressings are removed (usually after 1 to 3 days), the patient cleans the treated areas two to five times a day with cool tap water saline or a dilute vinegar solution. An ointment such as Vaseline, Eucerin or Aquaphor is then applied. The purpose of this care is to prevent any scab formation. In general, effected areas heal in 10-21 days, depending on the nature of the condition that was treated. Once the treated areas have healed, makeup may be worn to help mask the pink to red color that is generally evident following laser skin resurfacing. Green-based make-ups are particularly suitable for this task as they neutralize the red color. Oil-free make-ups are recommended after laser resurfacing. The redness in the laser-treated sites generally fades in two to three months but may take as long as six months to completely disappear. Blonde and redheaded patients will find that the redness generally pe
