01/10/2026
CO2 gives some of the best results in aesthetics. Post care is where clinics lose them.
The 3 mistakes I see most:
1. Letting the skin dry out. New cells only travel on a moist surface. Keep it sealed with a thin layer of plain ointment. If it shines, it's enough.
2. Picking, and retinol too soon. That flake is new skin. Nothing active until it stops stinging.
3. Underestimating the sun. First week shade, then zinc SPF 50, a hat, and no heat.
Want the full post-CO2 care guide? Phase by phase, what to apply, what to avoid, when to call the clinic.
Comment POST CARE and I'll DM it to you.
Which of the three do you see most in your clinic?
Study mentioned in the video (mistake 2):
Metelitsa AI, Alster TS. Fractionated laser skin resurfacing treatment complications: a review. Dermatologic Surgery, 2010.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4725.2009.01434.x
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20100273/
General education only. Follow your clinic's instructions and speak to your practitioner before changing your care.
