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How Long Will Fraxel Laser Side Effects Be Noticeable?
asked 3 years ago by Lara_Z in Sydney
Latest answer by Nissan Pilest, MD
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I have pale skin and am shortly going to have Fraxel done on some scarring on my skin. The scarring is hypertrophic, and mild, however, noticeable enough that I'm happy to try Fraxel if there's a chance it will remove the scars. How long will the side effects or after effects be noticeable, including bronzing and swelling? Also, for someone who has an active lifestyle, how long will it be before contact won't harm the skin or worsen the side effects?
1 answer to How Long Will Fraxel Laser Side Effects Be Noticeable?
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Length of Fraxel side effects
The amount of time you will experience post treatment side effects from Fraxel depends on several factors
The energy settings and number of passes of the laser
Your skin health
Number of treatments and spacing between treatments
Your ethnic background
Post treatment adherence to instructions
You mention you have pale skin - but this is not an indicator of avoidance of possible post treatment hyperpigmentation. Because scarring requires more aggressive treatment, the risk of post...
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Nissan Pilest, MD
Irvine Dermatologic Surgeon
Irvine Dermatologic Surgeon