Brown Spots and Rough Skin After Fraxel Restore

Hi Maureen,
It is normal to have rough skin and tiny brown spots two days after Fraxel re:store. At about the third to fourth day you should notice a fine powdery peeling of these spots and rough skin. By the seventh day your skin should feel back to normal. Keep your skin well moisturized and avoid direct sun exposure. Use your sun block. Good luck with your healing and be well.
Dr. P

The body gets rid of the lasered damaged dermis by expelling it out through the epidermis in tiny channels made by the fractional laser energy. As these MENS are removed you will see flaking, bronzing and feel roughness before it becomes smooth and the tiny dots will disappear.

After Fraxel Restore or Fraxel Dual using the erbium wavelength, the skin is first quite red and swollen then feels like sandpaper and may have some light 'bronzing' or brown scale. If the thulium wavelength was used with the erbium or alone, there is more bronzing, less sandpaper.  In either case,  it is important to keep the skin well hydrated with whatever moisturizer or ointment your physician has prescribed until the skin feels smooth again, usually in 3 to 5 days.  During your recovery and afterward, it is important to wear sunscreen regularly.