Fraxel--are red patches normal after treatments?

I had my third Fraxel treatment three weeks ago, and one area on my cheek is kind of blotchy, and another is slightly reddish, about half an inch, and it just wouldn't go away. It looks simply irritated (even though it isn't) and appears to just be on the surface. Is this normal in collagen regrowth? And what other treatments can be used to even out the skin tone, if need be? Thanks.

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A: Guess that you aren't a Red Sox fan

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi Yanks lover, Three weeks after Fraxel re:store treatment the skin should be back to normal.  I would return to your treating physician for evaluation.  A steroid cream may be the answer, but have your physician make that decision.  Most likely time will resolve your issue.  It is... more

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