I'm a 30 year old female, persian and had fair skin prior to laser treatment. I went to a board certifies dermatologist and did a fraxel dual 1550 about 9 months ago for acne scar. Now my skin is darker, have fat loss, and more scars. My skin burns and frosts right away if I use any toner or lotion. My skin is itchy all the time. I went back to the dr and discussed this with him and he completely demised it. does time heal my skin?How long does the healing process continue? Is there anyway to fix it?
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Answer: Risks of Fraxel Laser in Middle Eastern ethnicities
Thank you for your question and for your photos. Based on your photos provided, you are an ideal candidate for fraxel laser. I would advise you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination to discuss all possible treatment options and what your...
Thank you for your question. I do not like to use the word "permanent" with the exception of death and taxes. I prefer "long term" meaning beyond a year, and possibly up to 5 years. It is hard to know how much improvement there is taking into consideration sun damage, and genetics,...
Thank you for your question. For the full effect to be in place, taking into consideration the diversity in response, and how much different the levels of sun damage are, there could be perhaps 6-12 months for the maturity to be there. I do not see any improvement beyond a year. I hope this helps!