I was told that Fraxel wouldn't work on my chest, legs and arms because there are no oil glands in those areas. Is this true? If so, is there an alternative for sun damage, wrinkled skin?
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Thank you for your question! It all depends on your skin and how long it takes to heal. I would advise you to make an appointment with your provider to get examined and to create a treatment plan with your provider. Best of luck!
Generally the worst days after Fraxel are days 1-2. If you are getting worse after 4 days, it might be a sign that something else is going on. I would call your doctor and have him/her see you to make sure there are no complications.