ProFractional Laser: Q&A
Ask a Question
5 Days After Micro Laser and Profractional Still Not Healed?
Hi I had microlaser 10 microns and profractional 100 on face and 150 on cheeks do to acne scars. It has now been 5 days and most of my face has flaked off (mouth,chin,and nose) but i still have dark patches on cheeks and forehead that look like burnt skin is this normal and how long does it normally take to completly peel? I also notice i can still see acne scars,will this eventually fill out more? i dont want perfection just improvement.Thanks
Tags:
1 Doctor Answer |
Asked by
s2809
+1
Profractional Healing Time
It seems that you had a decent depth treatment. When treating acne scars, you have to be patient as you will need more than 1 treatment. Pro-fractional treats a "fraction" of the skin for expedited healing & recovery.
Peeling, flaking and redness are all normal side effects 5 days post treatment. If dark patches do not begin to lighten up in a few days, I would see your doctor or provider who performed your treatment. Also, post-care topicals are...
more
You might also like...
Real Stories
LOVE Results, Doing It Again This Year! - Denver, CO
I chose to have profractional laser on my face 6/2012 at Happy Clinic in Denver, CO. It was...
Doctors will not see your comments on their answers. If you'd like to follow up, please go here to ask another question.
Just a update...It has now been 9 weeks since my treatment and i am very happy with the
results.My scars are 50 percent improved.I plan on haveing a deep microlaser peel done in 3months to hopefully remove the rest of the scars.As far as the malasma on my forehead it is also about 50 percent lighter. I also had juvy in my smile lines and i have to say am very pleased. the results take time but well worth it!