Fraxel Laser: Q&A
Ask a QuestionWhat Should I Do to Prepare for Fraxel Treatment?
pre-fraxel, what's needed to get ready?
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Preparation for Fraxel depends on your skin
It is recommended for darker skin types to start using hydroquinone for two weeks before the treatment. You should avoid tanning and stop using any harsh exfoliating product for two weeks as well. If you have a history of cold sores it is recommended to take Valtrex as a preventative treatment. To minimize the pain and discomfort during the procedure you can also take some vicodine or valium. Using a physical block sunscreen after the treatment is very important as well.
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Get ready for lots of compliments after you heal
Before Fraxel re:pair, you need to:
Not tan for two weeks
Stay off of all exfoliating treatments
Take Valtrex, an antibiotic, and a topical steroid cream beginning the day before your treatment
Good luck.
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Preparation for Fraxel
It is a very good idea to make sure you have everything you need for your post-treatment care before you have Fraxel. You are not going to want to go shopping after your treatment.
Make sure you don't have a tan, and use sunblock when you are outside so you don't get a tan for one month before your treatment. Stop using all retinoids and all glycolic acid products 2 weeks before your treatment. Get your Valtrex prescription filled and start taking it the day before your treatment. If...
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Preparation for Fraxel depends on which Fraxel
If you are going to have Fraxel Restore, you may not need to do much in preparation. It would be wise to stop Retin-A and exfoliants for two weeks prior so as not to have hypersensitive skin right before the laser treatment. If you have had episodes of fever blisters than you might be told to take an antiviral medication and if you are having Fraxel Repair then you should definitely take the antiviral medication. Some doctors also recommend antibiotics before Fraxel Repair, but this is...
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