Pre-Treatment Instructions for CO2 Fractional Laser Resurfacing

Read and follow all instructions carefully for the best outcome!

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

Discontinue skin irritants 1 week prior (retinoids, salicylic acid, hydroquinone, glycolics) and avoid sun exposure/tanning. No accutane within 1 year.
Arrive with clean skin void of lotion, oil, makeup or self tanning agents.
Please let us know if you are prone to cold sores so that prophylactic medications can be given.
Fill all medications at the pharmacy, prepare cool compresses (frozen peas in small Ziploc bags), and vinegar soak solution
Arrive without contact lenses and bring glasses in the event that we place ocular shields for treatment close to the eye.
Bring a large hat to protect from the sun.
Coordinate a driver if you plan to take medication for pain/anxiety

Immediately Post-Procedure

Some discomfort/heat/throbbing or headache is normal for the first few hours or days. The most significant discomfort is the first 30-60 minutes post treatment! Swelling is expected, is worse in the morning and improves as you sit up or walk around.
Rest and sleep with your head raised on 2 to 3 pillows for the first few days.
Apply cool compresses to the area on top of a thin towel or fabric, 15-20 min every hour to soothe discomfort if needed
For full face or other large treatment areas: Apply vinegar soaks 3 times a day for 15 minutes until you begin to peel.
Take medications as instructed.

If you have excessive bleeding or pain, call the office at (310) 777-8880

Post-Treatment Expectations & Instructions:

AVOID: high heat, sun, blood thinners/alcohol, touching the skin
Treatment side effects may include: discomfort, excessive skin redness, swelling, changes in skin texture, change of pigmentation (hyper- or hypo-pigmentation), and less likely, scarring, and infection.
You may begin cleansing and skincare the next day.
Avoid picking, peeling, scrubbing or exfoliating! This can cause scarring.
Avoid exercise initially. You may resume light exercise after 5-7 days and intense exercise after 10 days.
Avoid dusty environments, dirt, or chemical contact such as hairspray to skin.

Post Procedure Skin Care Instructions:

Post-procedure products may be applied as outlined below or recommended by your provider. We recommend the Alastin Post Care Kit $270 (plus tax).
You may wash your face the day after the procedure. Remember to treat the skin gently, avoid scrubbing/exfoliating, trauma or high heat to the treated area.
SPF is required daily to protect the skin from sun damage, pigmentation and scarring
We recommend avoiding makeup as it wont sit well on peeling/dry skin. Once healed, we recommend light, breathable makeup such as Oxygenetix Foundation $66 (plus tax) or SkinBetter ToneSmart Compact $75 (plus tax)
You may resume retinols after 2 weeks of fully healed skin.
Avoid spray tanning/sun tanning for 6 weeks minimum

Alastin Kit instructions:

For the first 2 days:

Wash your face the next morning
Use the Skin Nectar 3 times daily.
Apply the moisturizer on top
Additional products may be used on day 4

Starting Day 4

1st – Cleanse with gentle cleanser
2nd – Apply Skin Nectar or switch to Restorative Skin Complex if purchased
3rd – Apply Moisturizer
4th – Apply Sunscreen full face

1st- Cleanse with gentle cleanser
2nd- Skin Nectar or Restorative Skin Complex
3rd- Moisturizer

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Erica D.
Dr. Parsa is not only an amazing surgeon! He is also very caring and meticulous! His expertise shows in his wonderful bedside manner overall knowledge of his field. I appreciate his knowledge, advice and professionalism for over 6 years. I trust him with my eyes and refers him to my family and friends! His staff is trusting and caring and I love seeing them!

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Words cannot express how thankful and appreciative I am to have found you. I am deeply grateful for you, for your generosity and caring nature as pertaining to my medical condition. As you know, I was apprehensive about having further surgery, but you are and have been reassuring and confident in the type of procedure you would perform in order to fix my eyelid from the beginning. The fact that you are not pushy and gave me the time and space to make the decision on my own allowed me to prepare myself mentally and emotionally, that really made a difference. Besides from that, your continuous generosity made me confident that you were the right doctor for the task at hand. You will never know how appreciative I am of that. I would also like to let you know how pleased I am with the results of the surgery. I have not felt this comfortable in years. My parents are also very grateful since this was my 14th surgery. You have a true gift. Thank you again for your patience, time, concern, and overall care. I pray that God continues to give you strength to help people who truly need life-changing medical procedures.

Todd H.
Dr. Parsa is an amazing doctor. Warm and very caring. I had my eyes done a couple years ago and I couldn't be happier. Dr. Parsa likes to take the conservative approach which I greatly appreciate in a doctor when it comes to cosmetic surgery. I also go to Dr. Parsa for Botox and he always knows just the right amount.The staff in Dr. Parsa's office are all terrific!

Yuliya O.
I found Dr. Kami Parsa on RealSelf a couple of years ago. He was one of the top doctors I found. I read many of the reviews patients left and they were all great. So, I decided to go ahead and set up a consultation with Dr. Parsa. He is very smart and truly knows what he is talking about. After consulting with a couple of other doctors, I knew Dr. Parsa was the one. I chose Dr. Parsa to perform the surgery. I had a great expericence with the surgery it's self, everything went very well. I am so happy with the final results. I would 100% recommend Dr. Parsa to anyone who is looking for a upper/ lower Blepharoplasty doctor. Dr. Parsa really knows what he is doing.

Allan B.
I have been bothered for years by my left eye feeling "tired", manifesting in a a "droop". My ophthalmologist diagnosed it as "ptosis" (drooping eyelid), and referred me to Dr Parsa for a consult. From the beginning, my experience has been exemplary. First, his assistant, Marie, is amazing-warm, compassionate, knowledgeable. After a comprehensive examination and paying close attention to my explanation of what I have been experiencing, Dr Parsa concluded I am NOT a candidate for the ptosis surgery. Rather, a corrective procedure is actually an eyebrow lift-much simpler, less invasive, far less costly. What a breath of fresh air to find a doctor who is is patient- centered and willing to not "sell" a more expensive job. His professionalism and apparent expertise were evident throughout. This is what healthcare in America should be all about.

Tara C.
Dr. Parsa just has that something extra. That something extra I believe, is that rare combination of skill and artistry. He possesses both in great measure. I had Botox and filler and I am very satisfied with a most natural appearance. He was confident and did not let me experience any pain while he was working. He knows exactly what is needed. His prices are competitive, the office is gorgeous and his staff are accommodating. I simply relax in Dr. Parsa's capable hands. You are getting top notch with Dr. Parsa!

Marc B.
Dr. Parsa is far and beyond the best surgeon anyone can be lucky enough to find. He is not only a master in his field but also an artist with a scalpel. I had previously underwent surgery with another doctor and had awful results. Uneven lids, left with ptosis, and massive amounts of scar tissue that caused more drooping in one eye. I had seen other surgeons hoping to get some help as my eyes had looked so bad that I had become depressed and my quality of life was massively impacted. Some surgeons I saw seemed to be in a rush, some dismissed my concerns, and some were so arrogant I felt humiliated. Finally I found Dr. Parsa, I had come across his videos on YouTube and listened to countless testimonials that were so similar to my situation. After meeting with him I was positive I found the right guy! He is patient, genuine, sincere, and professional. I had my revision surgery done on Feb 18th and instantly noticed a huge difference, 4 days later I'm even more ecstatic as I'm beginning to look like my old self prior to being mangled by a different doctor. I cannot recommend Dr. Parsa enough, anyone else is a distant second to him!!! Thank you Dr. Parsa!!!!!

Joyce V.
I found Doctor Parsa to do be very honest and on target. He would not do a procedure on me because he wanted to make sure my allergies were under control. I admire a doctor who turns away business because he puts the patient first. I go to him for botox and I feel his skill of injection makes a little go a long way.

Eyshia R.
Dr. Parsa gave me back my self confidence! I had surgery in August 2013 with another Dr and it left my eye oddly shaped. I was so self conscious and obsessed about it. I read great things about Dr. Parsa online so I scheduled a consultation and a few weeks later had my revision surgery and I am so HAPPY with the results! He is a great Dr. He took the time to make sure I was comfortable and to answer any questions or concerns that I had. Truly genuine. I highly recommend Dr. Parsa and his staff for any eye surgeries that you need done!

Tina L.
I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Parsa, I have studied body language with Allan Pease and everything from Dr. Parsa's handshake to his confidence while speaking about what would enhance my eyes was nothing but truthful. My surgery was fast and I didn't feel much, I look like me but now I have a softer look to my face. Dr. Parsa you rock! Thank youTINAP.S. - I also would like to thank his staff for being so kind towards me and always treating me with respect

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