Fraxel Side Effects

To be precise, side effects are expected reactions from a treatment that are not complications. You ask about Fraxel. Side effects for Fraxel RE:store are different than Fraxel Re:pair. Reactions to Fraxel restore include swelling, redness and gentle skin flaking for three to five days. Sometimes the skin flakes slightly tan or brown. There is stinging during the treatment and for several minutes to even an hour or more after the procedure rarely. There can be a reactivation of one's... more

I am going to discuss what to expect after having Fraxel re:store treatment. Reactions that everyone gets, which can be referred to as common side effects, are redness and swelling that can last 2-3 days. Day 2 usually has the most redness and swelling. You can manage this by keeping your head elevated, using cold compresses, and taking antihistamines. You may feel a little itchy, but there should not be any pain or discomfort at any time after treatment. Then you will get some skin... more

There are potential side effects from any laser treatment. The potential for side effects is most commonly related to the experience of the laser physician rather than the specific laser chosen. Side effects can occur from any cosmetic treatment. The most common side effects are scarring or pigmentation problems. These are very rare but certainly can occur.

The most common side effects are: redness and swelling and a warm feeling to the skin... this is all very similar to a bad sunburn. This lasts for about 3 days on average. After that, the skin starts to bronze with brown spots (the dead cells coming to the surface) and then peels. This continues for a few more days. That is the normal skin reaction after Fraxel. However, some patients can get adverse reactions, such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This is a darkening of the skin. It is more

Fraxel laser treatments are very safe. I don't know which treatment you are considering. Fraxel is a brand name of fractionated laser treatments. There are both ablative and non-ablative treatments meaning that some ablate (burn off) the outer layer of skin and some don't. Restore is Fraxel's non-ablative treatment and Repair is their ablative laser. So, what can go wrong? Burns are extremely rare in experienced hands. ... more

All fractionated laser resurfacing has potential risks of post-treatment pigmentation, flare of acne, herpes, staph infection, prolonged redness, temporary swelling and itching. The key is to seek out an experienced laser surgeon, preferably, a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who has experience in performing greater than 50 cases of your skin type. Key to my personal success in Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is to customize a detailed skin care regimen prior and after... more

Hi, Drs Maddali and Turowski have excellently covered the answer to your question with regard to Fraxel restore. Fraxel repair is a more aggressive laser treatment and has the same possible adverse effects plus some. Fraxel repair is a fractionated CO2 laser and though the complication rates are much lower than the older traditional CO2 lasers of the 1990's, there is the possibility of burns, infections, and scars. Fortunately when performed properly the risk of these extremely rare... more

The most common side effects include swelling, redness, bronzing, crusting and peeling. Post-inflammatory hyper pigmentation can occur for darker skin types and it can be improved with the help with some Hydroquinone, or bleaching cream. Applying sunscreen with a stronger SPF after the procedure will prevent from sun damage and skin irritation.