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Joel Schlessinger, MD answers: Best pre-treatment protocol for Total FX or Fraxel Re:pair?

Is it important to stop Retinol or Retin A products 5 days before doing Total FX/Active FX or Fraxel re:pair? I was told 2 different things by 2 different doctors.

Do doctors who frequently perform Total FX or Fraxel Re:pair employ any pre-treatment protocol to get the best results (and avoid hyperpigmentation)?


Joel Schlessinger, MD
12 months ago
By Joel Schlessinger, MD - Omaha Dermatologist

We place all of our patients on the Obagi system prior to Fraxel laser treatments and it seems to decrease the recovery time significantly.  Additionally, as part of the system we place patients on Retin A prior to the treatment and stop it a few days in advance.

Recovery time is the most important aspect of this treatment and a good preparation may shave days off of the recovery, which is a great thing. 

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