A member asked:

Is infection a concern after co2 laser treatment? i had an infection after minor surgery a few years ago, and it was worse than the surgery! does co2 laser resurfacing also carry an infection risk?

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Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Though : Though infection can happen after any surgery or after any laser - i never had one after co2 laser resurfacing s. I feel that the chance for infection after co2 laser will be small.

Answered 1/28/2021

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Laser surgery: Laser surgery does not cause infection but rather seals off the tissues after destroying all the unwanted tissues it sterilizes the treated area.

Answered 4/16/2013

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