I had the 2nd of 6 Fraxel re:store treatments (4 weeks apart) last week & it was more painful the 2nd time (although the settings 2nd time were slightly lower). For 1st treatment the PA placed Saran wrap over the lidocaine on my face for ~60 minutes & treatment was bearable (last 2 passes were the worst). Before 2nd treatment, same anesthetic (thick layer) for about ~75 minutes but NO Saran wrap & treatment hurt worse. PA said Saran wrap was not usually used-is Saran wrap OK? Thx!
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January 11, 2011
Answer: Saran wrap over topical anesthetics can be deadly
Thank you for your question. What you are experiencing is very common and expected after Fraxel treatment. The flaking bronzed skin you have described will peel off in 5 days. Please don’t worry as you will have a great outcome. Best of Luck!
Fraxel Laser treatment should be absolutely fine after jaw reconstruction surgery. So long as you are well healed, there is no reason not to have the procedure done. I would expect you to receive a good result from this procedure.
Good luck to you.
George Anterasian, MD
It is impossible to answer the question without examining you in person, knowing if it was the Fraxel Restore, Dual, or Repair laser, what skin type you have and what energy settings were used. The Fraxel Repair laser is the most aggressive and you can look awful for the first few days and less...