Delayed Fraxel Laser side effects?
I had Fraxel Laser treatments, my last was almost a year ago. I began noticing brown patches on my cheeks and forehead about 3 or 4 months ago. There is also a small one on my nose. Is it possible that the side effects of Fraxel may take a few months to appear?
I also started using a new moisturizer a couple of months before I noticed the brown patches. It is a bio cosmetic from Dr. Spiller, made in Germany. Could a cosmetic conceivably contribute to or cause the pigmentation? I have ordered Obagi to resolve the issue, but I am curious as to whether the Fraxel or my moisturizer caused it.
I also use Skin-medica SPF 30 sunblock religiously on my face as was recommended by my doctor, and I am fair skinned. I do have Native American in my background, but only slight. Thank you for any advice in advance.
465 posts
26 May 2009
Its the fraxel it happens to many people!!!
465 posts
15 Jun 2009
Shan You need to be tested for skin cancer....Or just spot treat an area..with Aldara or effudex Fraxel creates a micro hole in your skin but it also damages some of the cells it doesn't destroy... If your immune system doesn't repair this damage you are left with mutated cells...Hyperpigmentation/skin cancer I used Aldara on the patches...It is a skin cancer cream that makes your immune system attack atypical cells. Sure enough the same pattern of the laser I'm not the only one who has had to do this after fraxel... Many doctors have samples you can get sample packs and to a spot test before the full treatment course...It's not fun but could spare you more problems in the future...It will not so anything to normal cells... It's no secret that these lasers can leave mutated cells behind....They just don't put it in the marketing since it happens later and you can get it from the sun too.. Please try it on an area that is hidden and don't let anyone tell you different...If it's not skin cancer/mutated cells the cream will not have much if any effect..However if it is precancerous it will take care of it and peel it off ect...spot treat and see what happens... You can try the levulan light treatment inexpensive and fast...But if it's skin cancer ect you could get a big surpise your not prepared for...Try the spot treatments and then decide...