Fraxel re:pair, Total FX, and Sensitive Skin

Michael A. Persky, MD answers: Is my skin too sensitive for Total FX or Fraxel Re:pair?

My skin can be very sensitive to strong skin care products (i.e. Retinol, Triluma, glycolic acid), and I can usually only tolerate them a few days at a time, then need to stop because of extreme stinging. Is this a bad sign that I might not tolerate the Total FX or Fraxel Re:pair well?


Michael A. Persky, MD
12 months ago
By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi JJ,

One of the great features of Fraxel re:pair is that both the energy (intensity and depth of treatment) and the density (percent of skin treated) can be adjusted to the individual patient.  This is also true of Total FX.

You can still be a candidate for the treatment despite your sensitivity to strong skin care products.  You should discuss this with your treating physician.  You should stop all of the strong skin care products for at least two weeks before your laser treatment.

Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

 

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