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Fraxel Side Effects

What Fraxel side effects are most common?

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Bumps and Blisters Normal After Fraxel Restore?

Numerous small, whitish bumps appeared approximately twelve hours after I underwent Fraxel Restore Treatment, mainly on my chin and lower cheek area....

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Side Effects of Too Many Fraxel Restore Treatments?

From what I've read, the non-invasive Fraxel Re:store is the best solution to ease certain complications on my face. I'm a 24 year old, Asian male who...

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Are Broken Capillaries and PIH Permanent Fraxel Side Effects?

After 5 fraxel treatments I have PIH and broken capillaries. Is this permanent? The PIH has been treated with a 6-week regimen of Tx skin care...

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Is It Common to Get Cold Sores After a Fraxel Treatment?

I suffered from a severe cold sore outbreak on my upper lip after my first (and probably only) Fraxel treatment. I've never experienced a cold sore...

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Fraxel Laser Side Effects

What are the Fraxel laser side effects that happen most often that I need to make sure to ask my doctor about before starting the Fraxel Restore...

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Concealing Discoloration from Fraxel Laser Treatment?

I had Fraxel done a few days ago, and I need to go back to work soon. Can I use concealers and foundation to cover up the brown discoloration due to...

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Is Fraxel the Only Option for Indented Scars?

I have tons of indented acne scars, enlarged pores and a fairly large chicken pox scar on my eyebrow. Every skin laser office I go to recommends...

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Why Did Fraxel Laser Give Me a Rash?

Why would Fraxel leave me with several small red bumps (rash) on both sides of my face for two weeks to present?

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Is Skin Darkening and Scaling Normal After Fraxel?

I am a 20 year old Indian male who had a Fraxel treatment done 3 days ago, to resolve a minor acne scar and additional scarrings due to shaving and...

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Can Fraxel Treatment Trigger an Acne Outbreak?

I had Fraxel last week and am now experiencing some bad acne flareups, but I suppose this makes sense if there were flare-ups waiting to happen under...

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Dark Spots After Fraxel

I had my fraxel two week ago. First I have red spot on my face now it turned darkning spot. Do I need to use bleaching cream to get rid off it or...

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Itching After Fraxel?

Hi I had my first Fraxel treatment done about 3 weeks ago. I see a big difference in my skin but after the first 2-3 days my skin itched like crazy...

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Can Fraxel Make Your Skin More Sensitive?

Can Fraxel make your skin more sensitive? Will it make sensitive skin worse?

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Scarring from Fraxel Restore?

I have had 3 Fraxel Restore treatments, and so far, there's ony very little improvement. What is scary is, that near my mouth I've developed little...

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Will PIH Come Back on the Same Areas Post-Fraxel Treatment?

I have a fair complexion and I tan nicely. I have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) on some areas of my face as a result of Fraxel treatment....

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Does Fraxel Laser Around Eyes Have Bad Side Effects?

Is it possible for Fraxel Laser around the eyes to have a bad side effect? Thank you.

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Extreme Redness and Blisters After Fraxel Re-store

I just had my 3rd Fraxel Re-store, settings were highest at 70%. I was warned that I would have more redness this time and maybe a little more...

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Are Fraxel Restore Unusual Side Effects Caused by Too High Energy Levels?

I have read that some patients here with the fraxel restore can peel in large white chunks, which i guess would be called scaling? is that mostly due...

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How to Treat Melasma After Fraxel Dual Laser 1927?

I had fraxel dual laser 1927 to treat sun spots and it gave me melasma. I thought it was hypo-pigmentation but have told that it is melasma. Doctor...

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