Bumps and blisters normal after Fraxel Restore?

Numerous small, whitish bumps appeared approximately twelve hours after I underwent Fraxel Restore Treatment, mainly on my chin and lower cheek area. I was wondering what they are and if I could avoid getting them on my next treatment. These things seem to exfoliate as the days go by, but I fear that they might cause scars.

Bumps and blisters normal after Fraxel Restore?
2 answers to “Bumps and blisters normal after...”

A: Whitish bumps normal after Fraxel Restore, but blisters are not

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD

Small white bumps or whiteheads sometimes appear after Fraxel Restore laser. The chin area is where you are more likely to develop them and they usually exfoliate in 2-3 days after the treatment. Overusing occlusive creams, such as Vaseline or Aquaphor can also cause whiteheads. Try to hydrate the skin by... more

A: Whitish bumps after any ablative laser treatment can be...

D.J. Verret, MD

Whitish bumps after any ablative laser treatment can be several things. The most common are milia. These are retention cysts after injury to the skin and will generally resolve on their own without any scarring other other problems. Whitish bumps can also represent either fungal infection or bacterial... more

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