Fraxel Laser: Q&A
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If I have a pimple, one pimple, not big and not painful at all, that unfortunately appears on the day of a fraxel restore treatment, will I be able to do the fraxel treatment?
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Malvin
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Fraxel restore should be fine with a single pimple. however, you should be on a regimen for acne flares and longterm management by your dermatologist
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Fraxel and Acne
I think Fraxel Restore and Fraxel Dual are safe to use if you have just one pimple, or even very mild acne. Having said that, Fraxel (and all resurfacing treatments) can increase the risk of having an acne break-out after the treatment. This includes CO2 lasers, and even chemical peels. I caution my patients about this.
Acne and Fraxel comes up most often in patients that are being treated for acne scarring, and are still prone to break-outs. For these patients, I will often...
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Fraxel and pimple
You can have Fraxel with a pimple. Hopefully, your treatment is with a dermatologist who can also treat your pimple.
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Fraxel Lasers and Acne
Thank you for your question. Fraxel treatment or any laser treatment should be avoided on an area where there's an active acne lesion or open skin to prevent further injury and spreading of any infection. I would recommend being treated under the supervision of a Board Certified Dermatologist for safest and best treatment option. I hope this helps.
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