How many days should I allow before returning to work after acne scar treatment?

Since I'm planning to get acne scar treatment while working, the first thing I look up is the recovery period, haha. Because I meet people frequently for work, it's a bit difficult to schedule appointments if my skin stays very red or noticeable for a few days.

So, I am planning a pattern of getting acne scar treatment on Friday evening, resting on Saturday and Sunday, and returning to work on Monday. I am wondering if this is generally not too burdensome for daily life.

Of course, it may vary depending on how it is done, but if the skin becomes red or looks rough for the first few days, I would also like to know to what extent it can be covered with makeup.

Rather than forcing myself to wear makeup right after the procedure, I try to do nothing but moisturize over the weekend if possible. The problem is, I have no choice but to apply at least some base starting Monday.

If there is a period after acne scar treatment when the skin becomes dry or feels flaky, wouldn't the foundation look more cakey than usual? In that case, I'm wondering if it might actually be better to apply it thinly.

I plan to leave at least 1 to 2 weeks of buffer time before important events. Since it's my first time getting it, I don't know how quickly my skin will stabilize, haha.

For those of you who work, on what day of the week did you usually schedule your acne scar treatment? I’m curious whether getting the treatment on Friday and resting over the weekend was the most convenient for you, or if you felt more at ease allowing for a longer recovery period.

Also, please let me know if scheduling became easier after a few sessions because you recognized the recovery pattern compared to the beginning.

I want to consistently receive treatment for acne scars, but I'm worried it will be difficult to continue if it interferes too much with my work life. Could you please share your honest experience regarding the actual recovery process?

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  • 금요일 저녁에 받고 주말 동안 보습만 하면서 회복하는 계획이 현실적이라고 생각합니다. 저도 학교에 근무해서 평일에 붉은 기가 남으면 신경이 쓰이는 편이라 같은 고민을 하고 있습니다. 중요한 일정 전에 1~2주 여유를 두신다는 기준도 참고가 됐습니다. 회차가 지나면서 회복 패턴이 일정해지는지 답변이나 경험담이 달리면 저도 함께 보겠습니다.

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