So I had subcision and fraxel repair (60 mj and 40 percent density and multiple passes done at all directions) on Friday. I know a lot of people advocate the suction method and I have a hand held suction that I had ordered from own doc but I am hesitant to use it as I just had a very high fraxel repair treatment right after my subcision and the scabs are almost all off. Should I wait to do the suction method when I do this procedure six months from now or start suction method tomorrow?
Thanks!
Since there's already trauma from the subcision AND the laser, it may not be a good idea to combine the suction, especially if you have scabs. I would normally suggest suctioning after subcision, but in this case I'd let your skin heal. If you don't get the results you're looking for, definitely try subcision + suction, just not in conjunction with laser resurfacing.
I've heard doctors make the analogy that newly resurfaced skin is like "wet cement." Meaning you must have a strict hands-off policy until it heals because any little trauma or nick can leave scars on the newly forming skin. The new epidermis that is regenerating is very fragile.