Fraxel Day 3: Skin is very dry, cracked and flaky. After washing my face this evening with Cetaphil and gently massaging with water and my fingertips, a lot of the flaky skin has come off. Now, my skin looks bright red. Is this normal?! How soon until the redness resolves?
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Skin on the elbows is tougher and thicker of course, So any darkening or dryness is more noticeable.
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