Active sun lover,do hot yoga, etc. No hx of melasma in family & had non-sensitive skin b4. Had acne scars & a pigment spot (1 round on R cheek)show up after aggressive peel and going to hot yoga too soon. Got Fraxel dual 1 mo later. Hid from light for 3 mos,then outside with 50+zinc & hat most of time after.At 4 mos post, suddenly both cheeks and nose have spots of hyper&hypo pigment. Whats the chance this is PIH from fraxel? Can these tx's CAUSE melasma to come out? Skin is hyper-sensitive now
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Most people will see the majority of the results within a few months after your last treatment. In some cases, our office optimizes Fraxel results with Ematrix treatments, dermapenning, topical creams, and Ulthera to help with results. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
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I suggest speaking to your dermatologist for the appropriate skin care at this time. You have a burn that needs to be treated so you do not get long term hyperpigmentation or scarring. Crusting and ozzing isn't normal, so this should be evaluated as well to ensure no infection or allergic...
