{"id":1463,"date":"2019-08-30T03:49:40","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T03:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theartofplasticsurgery.com\/?p=1463"},"modified":"2024-10-18T06:50:19","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T12:50:19","slug":"how-to-calm-your-skin-down-after-laser-resurfacing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theartofplasticsurgery.com\/how-to-calm-your-skin-down-after-laser-resurfacing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Calm Your Skin Down After Laser Resurfacing"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Skin<\/a>If you spent the majority of your summer with a sunburn, then the last thing that you may want is to expose your skin to a similar feeling voluntarily. However, with something as powerful and effective as laser resurfacing<\/a>, it may be worth it for just a couple of days. Laser resurfacing works to target the collagen in your skin by heating it up. During this heating process, it will essentially injury your skin, which then encourages your skin to create collagen naturally. The result? Smoother, fuller, healthier-looking skin overall. Because it does injure your skin, it may cause some redness, blistering, peeling, tenderness, and inflammation. Let\u2019s take a closer look at a few ways that you can soothe your skin.<\/p>\n

Apply a Moisturizer<\/h2>\n

Typically, Dr. Wiener encourages patients to apply a thick moisturizing cream over the top of the face; this will help soothe the skin and keep it hydrated. When applying a moisturizer like Cetaphil, apply it liberally so that the skin gets the moisture and hydration that it needs.<\/p>\n

Be Gentle<\/h2>\n

Babying your skin is key when it feels raw after laser resurfacing. Because your skin is hypersensitive and uncomfortable to the touch, we always encourage patients to avoid:<\/p>\n

Exfoliating<\/h2>\n