Fraxel Laser: Q&A
Ask a QuestionCan I Wear Makeup After Right After my Fraxel Procedure?
I just had my first fraxel procedure 3 days ago. I look awful, like a leopard. I can't leave the house, but am scaring myself in the mirror. Can I put on makeup?
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in West NY
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Fraxel and makeup
It sounds as though you had Fraxel Re:pair which is a fractional ablative laser. You should wash gently and keep your skin moisturized until it heals which may take a week or so. Once healed, you may apply makeup. You may wear makeup right after a Fraxel Re:store treatment which is non-ablative. Avoid the sun after either treatment.
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Fraxel is best not to use makeup for a week afterwards
Fraxel is great but I always advise my patients not to use makeup for atleast a week after the procedure. Since your skin is flaking or peeling, I would not want to aggravate that process or irritate the healing skin. Best to wait a week and apply a topical moisturizer as recommended by your physician in the meanwhile.
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Fractional Lasers offer great results...
However, without seeing you in person, it is really difficult to tell. Depending upon the depth of the treatments, my patients wore makeup anywhere from days 4 or 5. If you are at home, I would recommend focusing on your healing and remembering to use the appropriate wound dressings for the best long-term results. Try to be patient.
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Yes, if it is not Fraxel Repair
Fraxel Restore, Dual, and Refine are procedures after which you can wear makeup in 2-3 days. Be sure you have new makeup, not old that can be contaminated. Also, wash your hands well before applying. I was wondering why your doctor d id not advise you on the post-procedure care?
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