6 weeks after my last of 4 treatments, my face looks terrible. I am breaking out with deep acne and have larger more congested ores on my nose and cheeks. Can I do anything to help this? I was using retin a per my doctor but seemed to make it worse. I have very light skin and blond hair with acne and large pores before this... Any suggestions?
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Fraxel uses a rolling tracking system and the laser comes out in lines, not squares. The Fraxel is an expensive laser and there is a fee you pay the company every time it is used. It is the state of the art for laser resurfacing in my opinion. Doctors buy less expensive lasers and...
Great and insightful question. The Fraxel DUAL 1550/1927 is a cutting edge system that uses two lasers which can improve the appearance of your skin. The 1550nm wavelength improves fine lines and scarring, while the 1927nm improves pigmentation.
The 1550nm penetrates deeper...
Cold sores after laser treatment may be seen with any type of laser resurfacing procedure, including the Fraxel Dual. Adequate prophylaxis with Valcyclovir can prevent most flares of cold sores.