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Complications from Bacterial Infection Post-Fraxel Repair

asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Joel Schlessinger, MD
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Tags: redness, bumps, complication, infection

Unfortunately, I got a bacterial skin infection three days after Fraxel Repair. I was on the antibiotic, Keflex, but it was resistant to the type of bacteria I encountered. After 10 days on CIPRO, the infection is cleared but the skin is bumpy, red, and very rough where the infection was. Any suggestions that will help heal this? Also, since it happened post-procedure, will I have long-term negative effects on my skin from the infection?

2 answers to Complications from Bacterial Infection Post-Fraxel Repair

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Bacterial and other infections can and do occur after re:pair - go to a dermatologist for treatment

This type of infection and many others can be seen after re:pair. You need to keep working with the surgeon and make sure that you go to any and all appointments and take heed to their instructions. If they aren't a dermatologist, you may want to consider seeing one as dermatologists are uniquely qualified to manage these sorts of concerns. While I would encourage everyone to have Fraxel re:pair and any other invasive laser performed by a dermatologist, this is a clear example of just one... more
Joel Schlessinger, MD

Omaha Dermatologist
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Local wound care

Bacterial infection after Fraxel re:pair is a rare occurrence. The choice of antibiotic was appropriate, unfortunately the bacteria was resistant to the medication. The best thing to do at this point is to keep the skin surface moist with an ointment such as Aquaphor and to protect the facial skin from sun exposure. Moist wounds heal more quickly than dry ones (contrary to what your grandmother may have told you). Protecting it from sun exposure will reduce the chances of post-inflammatory... more
Min S. Ahn, MD

Westborough Facial Plastic Surgeon

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