It sounds like you have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after the Fraxel treatment. Bleaching creams and sunprotection will help fade it out. There are many possible diagnoses for the light brown spots around your eyes that were treated with Fraxel. Without seeing pictures it is impossible to say if these... more
Best Treatment for brown spots and large pores on Asian skin?
I had light brown spots on the side of eyes and a skin laser spa recommended for a Fraxel treatment to improve the melasma and big pores on my nose/face. The Fraxel left me with even darker sports all around eyes and no improvement on my pores.
Would you please advise what else can be done to treat these brown spots after the Fraxel and improve the big pore size? I'm 40 years old Asian. Thank you!
3 answers to “Best Treatment for brown spots and...”
A: Fraxel re:store on Asian Skin Resulting in No Improvement of Melasma
Hi Asianskin, Asian skin is difficult to treat for melasma and brown spots. Fraxel re:store at low energy levels and low densities have been successful in many patients, but unsuccessful as in your case with many other patients. There is an increased risk of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) in Asian... more
A: Asian skin is sensitive
You need to be very careful about laser treatment performed to your skin. Ethnic skin tends to be more sensitive and prone to hyperpigmentation. Even more minimally invasive lasers like the Fraxel can cause problems. Fortunately, most hyperpigmentation is temporary or can be treated with skin lightening agents... more
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