“Post-fraxel redness and inflammation”
Fraxel Repair: NOT worth it
Pain: Painfree
I have been using biafine at night since day 4 post fraxel repair. I am now on day 8. I am not expereincing any problems other than being a deep red. I just want to use the very best healing cream possible. Also, can you buy neocrutis over the counter? and can you just switch off between the 2 creams w/o any problems? thanks so much.
Updated on Sep 3, 2009:
I DO NOT THINK FRAXEL IS WORTH THE $; NOR LIVES UP TO THE HYPE!
I am just about 3 weeks post fraxel repair. I do not think that my skin is damaged in any way - but time will tell. (I get a little scared reading all of these posts about prolonged/permament hyperpigmitation).
I chose to have this done as I am looking to change careers & did not want to be eliminated based on age
My main concern was enlarged poors on my nose & my chin. My Dr. stated that he could reduce my poor size. I see now that they (my poor sizez) were not improved).. I also wanted the promised l 'tightining of the skin" - it seems to have done this, but only in the neck & around the eyes. (The crepiness around my eyes is MUCH IMPROVED!)
I'm a little depressed right now for the reason that all my freckles on my face are gone & it does not look natural as used to have freckles & and I also have freckles on the rest of my body --- I feel like it stands out!
Questions: How long do I stay out of the sun? and:
Will my freclkles come back when I am out in the sun again? Or have I
forever changed my freckle making ability on my face?
Please Repond! I am feeling post-procedue remorse.
Aug 21, 2009Comments and replies (7)
314 posts
22 Aug 2009
Biafine helps healing and reduces redness. It stimulates the white blood cells to come to the area. These are what heal the treated area. Also, Biafine creates a moisture zone. Things heal better in a moist environment than a dry one. The problem with Biafine is that is needs to be kept in a very thick layer (1/4 inch or more) to be most effective. That makes it hard to be anywhere outside the home. Neocutis was developed and tested for burn patients. It has embryonic growth factors which stimulate healing. When you are ready to go out of the house, then start using Neocutis Bio Gel and use Biafine at night. Neocutis is sold only through physician's offices, but is not prescription. Sorry, I don't know the other topical you are trying to remember. Glad your Fraxel re:pair is going well and your results you are happy with.
314 posts
23 Aug 2009
Ah yes, PyratineXR. Great topical. I would use the lotion (comes in cream and lotion). It greatly improves moisture and reduces redness, both needed after Fraxel re:pair. All 3 are compatible. They all 3 do different things. As said before, the Biafine can't really be worn in public. After the recovery period, use Neocutis and PyratineXR, then Biafine at night. I don't think I would Biafine more than a couple weeks out. I use PyratineXR daily. It also smooths the skin. Remember to start Retin A about 3-4 weeks out.
314 posts
24 Aug 2009
For you, I'd stay off the Neocutis. You don't want to do anything that you previously thought was too harsh. 3-4 weeks down the road, you might want to test the waters with it. Use the Pyratine, plus/minus the Biafine at night.
314 posts
28 Aug 2009
Cream can be comedogenic, ie, cause acne but you can still try it.