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Downtime after fractional laser treatment
Ablative fractional laser can cause significant facial redness for a week or more following treatment. Once it settles, the skin is usually smoother and clearer than before treatment. This page documents recovery from fractional ablative laser treatment.
It’s possible to perform most sedentary activities and work the day after a fractional laser treatment, but some people prefer to stay home and indoors during recovery. This period is referred to as downtime.
During downtime, it’s important to avoid anything that causes further irritation to the skin. This includes:
- Sun exposure.
- Heat and sweating.
- Potentially irritating topical skin care products such as retinoids and vitamin C.
- All fragrances, essential oils, antiseptics and vitamin E.
Keep the skin moisturised, and when outside, use a gentle sunscreen. We recommend using sunscreen formulated especially for sensitive skin, such as Cetaphil Sun Kids.
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After fractional ablative laser treatment
For the first few days, you need to manage discomfort and inflammation. Following that, avoid sunlight and skin irritants for several weeks.
It’s possible to speed up the recovery process with LED low level light therapy.
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Meet our team
Our doctors and nurses have qualifications and extensive experience in managing skin cancer and skin conditions and recommending and administering aesthetic treatments.
Dr Chris Miller
Dr Chris Miller is a primary care skin cancer doctor, and principal doctor at Spot Check Clinic, since 2017.
Dr Sahar Shirkhanloo
Sahar is a skin cancer doctor committed to the early detection and surgical intervention of skin cancers.
Valerie Tra
Valerie is a registered nurse with qualifications and extensive experience in dermal therapies.
Courtney S
Courtney has been immersed in healthcare administration since 2006, serving diverse medical specialties in Australia and abroad.
Dusko Lapcevic
Dusko played a key role in establishing Spot Check Clinic alongside Dr. Miller.
