Can Sciton Laser or Fraxel Laser Burn the Skin?

asked 3 years ago by sandrasue in Grants Pass
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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I saw on RealSelf a young woman that had Fraxel Laser done two years ago and has severe sores on her face. She looks terrible. Can Fraxel Laser or Sciton Laser really burn the skin? What could have gone wrong? She said he was a very good plastic surgeon. Her face didn't look bad to begin with. Thanks.

2 answers to Can Sciton Laser or Fraxel Laser Burn the Skin?

Any resurfacing treatment has risks

Without commenting on this specific case as I have no details and am not familiar with it, ANY resurfacing treatment has risks. They may be of a very low probability but no physician can say any procedure is risk free. Some people are born genetically not able to heal well, and this may not be known to the physician prior to the procedure unless the patient has a history of poor wound healing. If prior radiation therapy had been done many years ago for acne therapy, this can compromise... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

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Sciton or Fraxel Laser can burn the skin

Hi Sandra sue, Both Sciton and Fraxel re:pair lasers are very powerful tools for skin rejuvenation. They and other lasers are capable of burning the skin. Certainly physicians should take all precautions and care to avoid burns. When used properly, and the laser is properly calibrated on patients who have not been on Accutane for the previous 6-12 months, and off all exfoliative treatments for 10-14 days before treatment, and who follow their post treatment instructions carefully they are... more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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