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After Fraxel Laser Treatments, is the Appearance of a Sunburn a Side Effect for Every Patient?
asked 6 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
Question viewed 114 times
Tags: redness, healing, hyperpigmentation, recovery
How common is hyper-pigmentation after treatments?
2 answers to After Fraxel Laser Treatments, is the Appearance of a Sunburn a Side Effect for Every Patient?
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Fraxel Laser
Hyperpigmentation after laser therapy is highest in the darker skin. If you have Hispanic, Italian, Mediter. , Asian or similar skin or just dark eyes, your risk is higher for hyperpigmentation. A sunburn sensation is common in many patients.
Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon
Danville Plastic Surgeon
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Hyperpigmentation is described as a possible side effect in darker skin
I am very cautious in treating types III or higher skin type. If you have a darker complexion you may have to pre-treat for several weeks before with a hydroquinone before Fraxel treatment. While hyper-pigmentation is mentioned as a possible side effect of the laser, I have not had any cases to date. I think proper patient selection is important and proper settings of course. That is why only an experienced user in Fraxel should be chosen.
Michele S. Green, MD
New York Dermatologist
New York Dermatologist