Who should avoid laser resurfacing?
Laser resurfacing is not right for everyone, and the first clue is often something you can see on your own skin today.
Cleveland Clinic says you may not be a good candidate for laser skin resurfacing if you have active acne.
Active acne comes first
If you have breakouts right now, mention them before anything else. It is simple to check in a mirror.
Who decides if you are a good candidate
A clinician makes the call after looking at your skin and asking about your history. You can prepare for that visit at no cost.
- Write down the skin conditions you have now or have had.
- List the skin products and medicines you use.
- Note whether your skin is breaking out at the moment.
Readers in Madera, Madera Acres, Fairmead and the rest of the county can use this same list for any consultation.
Laser safety and downtime reading
The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery has a page on laser resurfacing. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a page on medical lasers.
West County Plastic Surgeons in St. Louis answers a common planning question in its FAQ on downtime with fractionated laser resurfacing. NewBeauty has an article on plasma skin resurfacing for readers comparing options.
Skin that is sore when you book or worse after
If your skin is red, sore or breaking out when you book, say so. If a treated area looks worse instead of better after any procedure, call the clinic that did it.
How long acne treatment takes
Readers who learn they should wait because of active acne often ask how long acne treatment takes to work. That is the next question to read.