Scarring from Fraxel Restore?

Ask if your doctor has the ability to take polarized pics that can show the beginning of fibrosis under your skin… It can help diagnose or show if its a burn,fibrosis,ect. Fast treatment is important….BE THE SQUEAKY WHEEL…It's your face...If she doesn’t know the answer she should be finding it….This is no time to be timid… You need to get honest answers tell your doctor to do some research and find out the best way to treat it ….I was timid and patient and they strung me along for over a year…. Rest assured the laser caused it and she should search for the solution to fix it no matter what it takes…… Depending on when your wedding is you may want to get it fixed after.. if it's not to bad the fix could be worse than they way it looks right now..You are going to have to weigh your options when and if you get any... I have seen pictures on-line of fungal infections that can look wavy or like ringworm.. They are easy to get after Fraxel you have little holes that fungi love….It only takes using a family members towel or washcloth that wasn’t washed on sanitary mode…. Use paper towels or your own linens in the week after fraxel…The vinegar/water helps a lot if you didn’t do it…It’s not too late I found vinegar soaks cured my sons athletes foot faster and better than the prescriptions In a week I couldn’t believe it after months of fighting him to use the cream..You can also ask your doctor for anti fungal I had white lines circles ect and I’ve seen it on multiple others on this site…Mine caused ulcers a year later terrible scars I had great skin before...This laser should only be used on the worst cases until they know more..Do you know how many your doctor had done before you…It’s the best question to ask……Do not get another fraxel…Until you know what has happened… What type of skin do you have?…Thick/Thin, Acne prone, Dry, Do you get ingrown hairs? Have thick skin on your elbows and knees? Have you ever had Keratosis Pilaris (little bumps on your arms or body like really dry skin) Eczema or Psoriasis. This laser is not for everyone it’s based on normal transdermal elimination if yours is not you will have complications without special post care….. Good luck let us know how you progress I would also be interested in what treatment your doctor comes up with as it may help me and some other women who have experienced the same issues…… Best Wishes on your upcoming wedding!!! When is the Big Day??

My theory from personal research is the white lines or bunched up weird looking areas are disorganized collagen bundles or ghost skin meaning the vessels underneath are dead and the skin is dying or dead.. I have read studies of vaccum therapy it helps get blood to the area and is used to speed healing in wounds. It could prove helpful also The TNS recovery serum after exfoliation with light steam so it absorbs followed with auqupher helped heal my ulcers... But you must talk with the doctor... I only wanted to give you some options that you can be proactive with and ask her about.Follow her instructions and don't do or use anything a doctor does not tell you is ok......Good Luck and don't forget Time is of the essence.. The polorization pics should be helpful if she doesn't offer them find someone who does get an emergency appointment..Tell them you may have been burned and you need pics to determine what treatment options to pursue...They will not want to get involved in a potential mess so keep it simple just get your pics so you know and they can help you find treatment options with other doctors to get it fixed.....Take digital photos and if you can't find a doctor in your area find one outside of it...A doctor/Derm who doesn't provide Cosmetic treatments may be more helpful they get paid by appointments not procedures..Just a thought..

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