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Fraxel for Serious Pigmentation and Uneven Skin Tone/texture - Do Your Research!

My skin type is VI - asian. My dermatologist told me I have one of the most difficult skin types to work with. I really think it depends on the doctor you get to work with - like everything else.

Hello Beann, I just had have my 5th (and final) fraxel! After my 4th fraxel, my skin was absolutely gorgeous... 98% there. After my 1st treatment, my main issue was hyperpigmentation which was taken care of by 4% hydroquinine cream (prescribed by my doctor). My skin reacted differently after each fraxel. I had large pores within the 1st week, and they would disappear. I had tiny lines, which eventually flaked off as "loose" skin. My doctor told me to get the clarisonic brush (delicate brush head) and start using it about 5 days after my treatment. The brush helps to slough off the dead skin from the treatments. I also use the Clinique medical line (again, from my doctor) throughout my treatment period. Your skin will react differently each time. After about 6 weeks, it begins to look really good. Since I have difficult skin, my fraxels are 8 weeks apart. The fraxel is Restore. Hope this helps.

I am a an Asian who has had 3 fraxel laser restore treatments for sun damamged skin, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin texture. The brown patches will fade out over time. The most important thing is whether your doctor knows what he/she is doing. I researched 3 doctors before I decided on one. She has been a dermatoglogist for over 20 years. She told me that being Asian, I have one of the most difficult skin types to treat. The fraxel needs to be at a very low setting, and the treatment needs to be 6 to 8 weeks apart. I have also been prescribed a lightening cream before and post treatments for preventing hyperpigmentation. I am very happy with the procedures and my doctor right now. My skin looks so much better.