Will I Be Able to Drive Immediately After Fraxel Repair?

Hi. I am thinking of going for the Fraxel Repair because besides acne scarring, I am 54 yrs old and now have some sagging. The problem is that the closest doctor is 5 hrs away. (I live in Albuquerque).

My question is, it possible for me to do this procedure out of town and after one night in a motel be able to drive home the next day? How soon would I have to go back to see the doctor again?

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by PJ Jones in Albuquerque, NM

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Fraxel Repair for acne scarring and immediate travel post treatment

Fraxel Repair is not a "no downtime" procedure and I would not advise your staying in a motel alone following the procedure -- or attempting to drive for 5 hours the following day. Since you mention the treatment is for Acne Scarring, there is the strong likelihood that you will have had some kind of oral or injected pain control medication - and many patients take some type of anxiety-reducing medication even if they don't opt for prescribed pain control meds. This makes it... more