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I believe that it is perfectly safe to continue using Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% and Sulfur 5% lotion. Still, you should contact your provider and ask if you should stick to certain regimen prior Fraxel treatment to maximize results, and inform them about products that you are currently using. Good luck!
It is best to check with your treating physician what they recommend for pre and post care before a laser. I would not have my patients discontinue Sodium Sufacetamide 10% and Sulfur 5% before the Fraxel, but always best to check with your provider.
Tazarotene is great pre treatment before fraxel. I suggest most complete facial skin care and also do microneedling/PRP with your fraxel for better outcomes. Dr. Emer.
I suggest a non hydroquinone lightening agent or vitamin A, C and kojic acid. Arbutin, licorice root are good alternatives. Many companies like PCA skin have great non HA lighteners. Best, Dr. Emer.
You are best if you wait 1-2 weeks before exercising. Sweat can irritate the skin, and it is likely that your face will be very flushed during and after working out. It is best to follow up with your physician, as he or she is aware of how well you are healing. Best, Dr. Emer
The skin is very sensitive after fraxel. you need appropriate skin care and sun protection, allergies are possible. please see an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.
I do a combination of treatments at the same time on my patients, we have no issues injecting fillers and doing lasers on the same day. Best, Dr. Emer.
Fraxel lasers are a wonderful choice to begin repairing skin damage caused by sun exposure and aging, and can be safe at any age. Fraxel removes the damaged outer layers of the skin. With repeated treatment, Fraxel can resolve age-related hyperpigmentation as well as crepey or finely wrinkled...
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