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Tiny Dots and Lines After Fraxel Repair?
My girlfriend got Fraxel Repair about 25 days ago. Now, her face still has those tiny dots all over it. In addition, I can see those dots are forming lines. What went wrong? Also, her face is still red, and I don't know when it will go away. I will have her to return to the doctor and take a look. I'm very worried.
Asked 32 months ago by
doctortt in new york
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Fraxel re:pair; Tiny Dots and Skin Redness 3 1/2 Weeks After Treatment
Hi Doctor tt,
Your girlfriend’s skin color will return to normal with time. Most patients skin color returns to normal by about 4 weeks after the treatment, but many may take up to 8 weeks.
The recovery is dependent upon the aggressiveness of the treatment as well as the patient’s skin care after the treatment. It is important to use the proper skin care products as well as avoiding sun exposure.
The "dots" are the result of where the laser has hit the skin. They too...
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