Is 3 weeks from my first fraxel to soon for another?

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I just had fraxel done yesterday and my next treatment done 3 weeks from this one. Is it to soon? Would I see any complications?

Sabrina Fabi, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and I understand your concerns. Fraxel is an excellent skin rejuvenation treatment, but patients often require multiple treatment sessions to achieve the best results. In your case, the amount of time between treatments will depend on the depth of your initial procedure and the results you are hoping to obtain. Three weeks between Fraxel treatments is within guidelines, but if you are concerned, I would check with your provider again about the time between appointments. You can always extend the time a bit if you don’t feel your skin is ready to undergo another procedure quite that soon.

Kally Papantoniou, MD, FAAD · Answer

I usually recommend at least 4 weeks between sessions. I always tell my patients that they are still going to see the benefits and changes from 1 session over 3 months post treatment. If it was a very mild fraxel treatment then it may be possible to repeat it in 3 weeks, I would confer with your doctor.Best, Dr P

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

It’s a bit too frequent. You are not giving your skin enough time to heal. Sometimes you can develop hyperpigmentation from using it too often. The best interval is 4 weeks. Fraxel involves 2 - 4 weeks of downtime.

Carolyn Jacob, MD · Answer

Typically, Fraxel 1550mm treatments are performed every 3 - 6 weeks. Healing from each treatment occurs over 3 - 4 days and remodeling off tissues continues over several weeks.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Depending on which type of Fraxel you have three weeks may be just enough time in between treatments.  It really depends on which Fraxel treatment you had and what your skin type is and how much time was needed in between treatments.  In general I wait four weeks in between treatments. I would definitely consult with an expert in Fraxel for the best cosmetic results. Best, Dr. Green

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