Some patients don't always get significant crusting, and just turn red and swell, and have nice results, as the procedure stimulates collagen production and the results come on over 3-6 months from the new collagen that is laid down. Sometimes lower settings can also account for not having...
Not only is hydroquinone safe to use before Fraxel laser, but in my practice it is required. Hydroquinone controls repigmentation following laser and will benefit your overall results in pigment reduction long term following the laser. With Asian skin in particular this is...
I like to use the eMatrix to improve texture, fine wrinkles and scars. The Fraxel Dual is better for pigment and also helps fine wrinkles scars and texture.