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How Can I Prevent Post-Fraxel Breakouts?
asked 3 years ago by thatCAgirl in San Diego, CA
Latest answer by William Ting, MD
Question viewed 489 times
I have my second Fraxel treatment tomorrow. Last time I broke out 2 days after. Is there a way to prevent or minimize this?
1 answer to How Can I Prevent Post-Fraxel Breakouts?
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Preventive measures to minimize acne flare after laser resurfacing
Ideally, laser resurfacing using Fraxel or Fractional CO2 laser should be performed by or in consultation with an experienced board-certified dermatologist who can guide you via a combination non-comedogenic post-op wound care cream and prophylactic oral antibiotics.