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Should i avoid the sun after being treated with a fractional laser? i work in construction, so i spend a lot of time outside. that may be why i have dark spots and wrinkles from sun damage. i want to correct my damaged skin with a fractional laser treatme
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Yes. : Yes. You should avoid the sun after fractional laser treatments. The amount of time will vary with each physician, but it can be as long as a year.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Skin after laser: You should absolutely avoid the sun after any laser treatment or surgery. Sun damages skin, including any treatments performed on it and certainly contributes to sun spots and wrinkles. If you must be out--wear a hat, sunprotective clothing, and daily spf 30-50+. Staying on a good regimen after any laser resurfacing and sun avoidance will help make your results longer lasting and avoid more damage.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Yes!!: It is essential to avoid the sun immediately following your laser treatment. Your skin is more sun sensitive, and pigmentation issues are more likely for freshly-lasered skin. Speak to your doctor about this.
Answered 4/30/2015
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