I had a total of three fraxel treatments. After each treatment I was annoyed by extensive pigmentation problems throughout my face, I also had large pore and rough looking skin and major acne breakouts. It's been 10 weeks since my last treatment. I used Obagi renew system a 5 step program plus Retin-A 005% to address pigmentation problems. Since using the treatment all of my pigmentations problems have been resolved, pores look great and acne has subsided with antibiotics. DR. recommends I use a series of antibiotics three weeks pre treatment and 6 weeks post treatment. Overall I'm extremely happy with the new skin growth and glad I decided to do the treatments. Words of advice during the healing and rejuvenation process PAITENCE PATIENCE PATIENCE!!!! Time heals all wounds. It you're of olive or dark skin pigmentation it is very common to have some pigmentation issues. However, overtime with consistent regiment of skin bleaching, sun protection and the use of a home microdermabrasion treatment my experience has been great. Hang in there is light at the end of the tunnel!!