04/08/2009: 9/6 forehead & 12/6 rest of face total= 3,87 and 12/09/2009: 8/8/ forehead 12/8 rest of face total= 4,62 (w/newer Fraxel for mature skin?). After 1st time hyperpigment on forehead came straight back. After 2nd session confetti-like hypopigmentation appeared on forehead and have since spread out over face. Worsens in sun. I stay in as much as possible, wear a hat when out & renew sun protection all day. Dr suggests to redo Fraxel w/latest machine or just to use hydroquinone on patches
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Answer: I recommend that you see a good dermatologist to see what is going on with your pigment.
The CO2 fraxel laser is a fantastic instrument. It is usually a one time treatment and orange-peel skin is never a problem. There are many lasers out there, both fraxel and regular. Again I love the CO2 fraxel, and for a regular laser the Erbium.
Hi KP,
It sounds as if you were burnt by the Palomar 1540 Starlux (not a Fraxel laser, but rather a different fractionated laser), and now have hyperpigmented scarring. Best to discuss this with your treating physician. Ironically, one of the best treatments for this is laser...
Thank you for your question. I would suggest avoiding any kind of laser resurfacing including Fraxel CO2 because you will need topical and intralesional anesthesia. You may also undergo hormonal changes on your skin while you are pregnant. There has been no study of the effects on Fraxel...