Laser Skin Rejuvenation Recovery
Recovering from Laser Skin Peel Treatment
Recovery from Laser Skin Resurfacing
Recovery times for laser skin rejuvenation vary depending on the extent of the procedure, the type and power of the laser, and whether the procedure is ablative or non-ablative. Because there are so many variables, you should ask your plastic surgeon about the recovery you should expect from the specific treatment you will undergo. Generally, however, the more aggressive your treatment is, the longer your recovery will be. We describe both mild and longer recoveries below.
Recovering from Milder Laser Resurfacing Procedures
Mild treatments such as those with low-powered fractional or non-ablative lasers typically have very fast recovery times, generally a few days to no more than one week. This type of treatment does not result in heavy peeling, oozing or crusting of the skin as deeper, more aggressive treatments do.
Recovering from More Aggressive Laser Rejuvenation Treatments
Aggressive laser treatments require a longer recovery period. Typically the skin will go through various stages of redness, oozing, crusting and peeling for one week. After that, the skin may remain pink for up to another two weeks. After an aggressive treatment, your plastic surgeon may ask you to wash your face frequently with a mild cleanser and apply a moisturizing cream or balm. You may also need to use gauze to dab or bandage any oozing areas. You may use ice packs to relieve the pain and keep the swelling down. In very aggressive treatments, you may require oral analgesics for a few days to help relieve the pain.
Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatments - Quick Topic Navigation
To learn more about Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatments, please click on the sections below.
- Laser Skin Rejuvenation- Intro
- How Laser Skin Rejuvenation Works
- What Parts of the Body Can be Treated by Lasers?
- How Much Does Laser Resurfacing Cost?
- The Laser Skin Rejuvenating Procedure
- Laser Skin Treatment Recovery (you are here)Â
- How Long Will Laser Skin Rejuvenation Treatments Last?
- Choosing a Plastic Surgeon for Your Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatment
- Laser Skin Resurfacing Photos - Before and After