Fraxel re:pair - When can I expect the dark spots to dissipate?

I am now four weeks post fraxel re:pair and I have tiny brown pigment spots forming on my cheeks. Is this normal?

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A: I would go to your doctor to see what's going on.

Joel Schlessinger, MD

While it is possible that this could happen, I would visit your doctor to make sure it is normal.  Usually, most patients are on a regimen of Retin A by this time and that can help to protect against this.  The most important thing to do at this time is to avoid any unnecessary sunlight and never... more

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