How long did your Fraxel side effects last?

I had a fraxel treatment on my face just over 5 months ago. My skin broke out a lot and I had bronzing and peeling. Eventually my skin settled down, BUT still to this day I can see the fraxel pinpoints in my skin. I know these "holes" are supposed to be microscopic, but I can definitely see them. Have you ever heard of this before, and will they EVER heal???

I am 2 weeks post fraxel. The initial bronzing has peeled, but I still have fine raised bumps that feel like rough skin. I am afraid that the "microscopic" holes in my skin have healed into these bumps. Has anyone had this experience? Will they eventually go away?

If it hasn't gone away in 5 months it most likely will not...Have you asked your doctor what it is??

Did you do the Vinager/Water soaks?

Did you try the vinegar water soaks for the little bumps it could be hyperkeratosis or Hyper granulation and can occur as part of the skin's defense against inflammation, infection, the radiation of sunlight or irritating chemicals?

i've done a co2 fraxel about 12 days ago, and yes i can (in some parts on my cheeks) see the pinpoints of the fraxel-is this normal? also i got itchy today on the side of my temples and i scartched (not thinking) and i guess the holes opened up?:S is this bad?

Did you try the vinegar water soaks (capful to 16ounce warm water)) for the little bumps it could be hyperkeratosis or Hyper granulation and can occur as part of the skin's defense against inflammation, infection ect.. Hyper granulation tissue will delays the onset of epithelialisation or the proper healing underneath and cause permanent change in texture(holes) after a period of time..... I am not a doctor...But I think the soaks followed with TNS Recovery Serum to help the cells reconnect followed with moist environment will help dramatically and prevent it from being permanent.... This is my personal Theory based on research without medical experience so ask your doctor... TNS Recovering is $150 ounce but well worth it for this kind of issue.. Time is of the essence!!!!! I love Revale Coffee berry night cream....Best antioxidants,,,NO irritation helps inflamation and redness overnight without steriods... Your doctor should be able to recognize abnormal over or under healing phases or prolonged inflamation that can lead to hyperpigmentation and treat it..... Desonide lotion prescription is good if you have prolonged swelling.....And are prone to hyper pigmentation... But you must demand he take a look don't let the nurse tell you it's irritated ect....It needs to be Treated Accordingly to get a good balance for proper wound healing.... Good luck

Not if you keep it clean to avoid infection... Try not to touch your face with things that are not sterile... I personally would not share towels ect unless they were washed on sanitary mode..... Dry your face with papertowels....Until you are fully healed...

Bright red and still swollen are par for the course five days after Fraxel re:pair laser treatment. Of course everyone is a little different so some patients heal quicker, others more slowly. To be on the safe side, you should definitely consult with your treating physician to make sure that you are not having an allergic reaction, or inflammatory reaction. Another factor in the healing process is how aggressive the Fraxel repair laser treatment was. The skin is often rough and appears and feels thicker sometimes for a week or two, particularly on the neck. After 5 to 7 days, Jane Iredale make-up provides excellent concealment of the redness. The skin is dry so it is important to use moisturizer in large quantities. Be patient and the redness will diminish to pink at around 7 days, and then will progressively fade over the next few weeks. Fortunately the side of effect of looking years younger should last for 10 years. I hope that the remainder of your healing goes well and rapidly. Be well.

I had Co2 fraxel the day before yesterday and today I am even more swollen than yesterday. Dr. said she did me at 60 which is aggressive. My face is about twice it's normal size plus I have watery pockets of swelling on my eyelids that were not done. Should I be concerned that the swelling is increasing? I am not in pain.

Ter you need to post your question under ask the doctors......

Wanted to let you know that Angie Walker (awalk on realself), who has helped so many people through fraxel disasters, passed away Friday night from a brain aneurism. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Wow, that is crazy about Angie Walker. Go to God, Angie. What a sweet and caring person she was, and you can tell just by reading her posts on this site. My heartfelt condolances go out to her family.

I have had fraxel laser under my eyes about 7 months ago and still have redness under my eyes shaped like a half moon. I look horrible and have to wear alot of concealer that doesn't help that much. Dr. said 2 months ago that I look fine...It looks horrible...Will this ever go away? I have tried everything..even emu oil, vitamin k..vinegar soaks...HELP!

Its been 7 days since my fraxel restore treatment. I went through the expected peeling but a new side effect that I had not heard of. I have developed severe numbness on several locations on my face: my foreheadaround eyes jaws. I noticed it when I had the sensation that my faced itched--when I scratched it I realized it is totally numb. Is this normal? How long until it goes away?

I decided to have 1 fraxel session in 2008. It took 3 weeks for my face to heal! It looked like a cross between bad sun poison and a 2nd degree burn. This was a lot longer than they had told me about. Then, months later I started noticing I had some shadowing around my forehead and mouth. A year later a diagonal line formed down the front of my forehead. 2 years, to the month, I have permanent hyper pigmentation issues. My forehead has a nice dark square on it. I use Dermablend every day! I have to wear a hat anytime I am in the sun! I use lighteners, get microderms and have my own home quasar pro $1800 system to try and lighten the dark areas. I did this to myself!!! My skin was in the top 90's of their sun damage image system. I have always taken care of my skin a used sun screen, rarely in the sun. I had 3 small age spots and freaked! They are all back, bigger and darker. If anything I look 5 years older instead of younger, like they tell you in the brochures. DO NOT DO FRAXEL! This may happen to you, too.

Can Any one help me the real treatment of pigmentation because of Fraxel- laser.

i will really thankful to you if you can help me.


my face is completely ....damaged becasue of fraxel. Doctor is still mentioning to use HYDROQUNOCIL BLEACH.... Should i use or stop ?

i have taken advise from another doctor he is mentioning i should not ?

So, what i should use ? can anyone please help me this is a matter of my face.. so please give me geinue guidelience...

thanks a lo

Can Any one help me the real treatment of pigmentation because of Fraxel- laser.

i will really thankful to you if you can help me.


my face is completely ....damaged becasue of fraxel. Doctor is still mentioning to use HYDROQUNOCIL BLEACH.... Should i use or stop ?

i have taken advise from another doctor he is mentioning i should not ?

So, what i should use ? can anyone please help me this is a matter of my face.. so please give me geinue guidelience...

thanks a lot
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