Are Scab Like Dots Normal After Fraxel Dual?

Are scab like dots normal after fraxel dual? I had fraxel dual, im not sure which one of the wavelengths was used but i have small scab dots from where the laser hit. I looked all over the internet and i cant find anything about this. After reading about what to expect after the procedure, it says nothing about this.. I am a light brown skin color probably fitzpatrick 4. They are slowly falling off, but is this normal? Will it cause the skin to get worse? Was something done wrong?

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by iwasliedto in New york

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Dark spots after Fraxel

The Fraxel Dual can cause small , almost microscopic specks on the skin after treatment. This is normal and expected after treatment. When they work their way off around day 3 or 4, you will be thrilled how the skin looks underneath. Hope this helps.

Post Fraxel Laser Scabs

Thank you for your question. Fraxel dual has 1927/1550 wavelengths which works on pigmentation, lines, acne scars and stimulates collagen. It sounds like the scab dots are the pigmentation, which usually falls off in a week. I would make sure to apply daily sunscreen with zinc. You can also undergo microdermabrasion for quicker exfoliation. I would recommend consulting with and being treated under the supervision of a Board Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon... more

Small scab - like dots are normal after Fraxel Dual

These little tiny crusts give a "coffe grounds " appearance to the surface of the skin and represent tiny spots of killed epidermis that will gradually slough off, usually starting about day 3 or 4 and taking 5-10 days to fully come off. The Fraxel Re:Store doesn't usually cause visible dots of dead epidermis,(though it always causes microscopic dots ).Sometimes these small dots are visible with the Re:Store and then they behave the same way as those caused by the Thulium ( the second... more

Small dots after Fraxel Dual

The small dots are normal after Fraxel Dual treatment. Keep your skin moist with a product such as Aquaphor and cleanse gently. You must avoid the sun for one month after your treatment to avoid hyperpigmentation and always use sun protection.