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Hyperpigmentation + Fraxel Repair

How Can I Treat Hyperpigmentation After Having a Fraxel Repair Treatment?

What is the best way to treat hyperpigmentation after having a fraxel repair treatment? Hydroquinone creams don't seem to work ! Any help will be...

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Is PIH Following Fraxel Repair Permanent?

I am being treated with 4% hydroquinone for the past 4 months for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) following Fraxel Repair. The hydroquinone...

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Does Fraxel Re:Pair Require More Than One Treatment for Acne Scars?

I have olive skin and I am very prone to hyperpigmentation. I have acne scarring on my T-Zone area. I'm considering Fraxel Re:Pair to treat the...

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Will Fraxel Repair Help Acne Scars As Well As Hyperpigmentation?

If I get Fraxel repair (for acne scars, skin texture, etc.), do I also need to get IPL (for brown spots and redness)? Or does Fraxel repair also...

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Is Fraxel Repair for Recovering Breast Cancer Patient?

I am scheduled for Fraxel Repair in 2 and 1/2 weeks for fine lines around my eyes, pigmentation spots, and some minor acne scarring on my chin. I am a...

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Hyperpigmentation 2 Weeks After Fraxel Repair

2 weeks post fraxel repair, am left with hyperpigmentation patches around chin area and redness which is seeming darker or not fadin' away!! from what...

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Undesirable Effects of Fraxel Repair?

I have mild shallow acne scarrings on my temple that I would want to treat with fraxel repair but I am worried about the effects of such laser...

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What to Do About Hyperpigmentation and Marks After Fraxel Repair?

I am Hispanic with tan skin. I am one month post Fraxel Repair and the treated area is still very red, with hyperpigmented spots (brown spots) and...

Fraxel Re:pair Hyperpigmentation - Permanent?

I had Fraxel re:pair done to upper and lower eye area 9 weeks ago. I have extremely dark reddish-brown circles still that are very noticeable, even...

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