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Is It Normal to Have Yellowish Liquid Come from Area Treated by Fraxel?
asked 1 year ago by IndentedScar in Houston, TX
Latest answer by Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Question viewed 85 times
Tags: discharge, yellow
After my first Fraxel done on an indented scar yesterday, some yellowish liquid slowly comes out from the treated area and the treated area is breaking out. Is it normal?
2 answers to Is It Normal to Have Yellowish Liquid Come from Area Treated by Fraxel?
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Yellowish liquid is not common after fraxel and may be an infection
This is not normal. You should see a doctor. The area should be checked for an infection immediately.
Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon
Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Oozing is not normal after Fraxel
If you are having oozing after Fraxel Restore you definitely want your doctor to check this as it might be a sign of infeciton. However, as you had an indented scar treated, possibly it is a remnant of a cyst that is now secreting its content? If you had Fraxel Repair done, this is more injurious than Fraxel Repair, and the wound will take several days to heal. There is more risk with this procedure than the Fraxel Restore so call your doctor. If the scar was related to prior surgery...
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