Hi Ranju, From the $500 cost I am assuming that you had non-ablative Fraxel re:store 6 days ago. It is normal to have a little patchiness and darker skin during the first week after the laser. Practice good sun protection with avoidance, clothing, and sun block that blocks both UVB and UVA rays. Good... more
Patchy and darker face after Fraxel Laser
After Fraxel Laser, my face has gone more patchy and darker than before. It has been 6 days now. Is this normal? Will it get better?
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16 Jun 2009
Hello Ranju! You may be interested in reading related question, Hyperpigmentation after Fraxel Laser
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20 Jun 2009
There was another question from India with the same issue...Give it a couple weeks and check back... Something like Revale skin coffee berry or an antioxidant ect to reduce redness and inflamation will help.... If severe or persistant ask the doc about using Tri-Luma for short course....As little as is effective... Avoid and try to prevent further inflamation irritation... I like TNS recovery serum by Skin medica.. Amazing for healing with out irritation and really works PCS skin lightning gel no Hydroqyuione very effective and affordable uses Kojic Ask your doctor what he suggests.. Micro derm has helped many who have slow cell turnover after Fraxel as wel as Aldara to soften plugs or hard skin Good luck Follow up and let us know how you progress