Sunburn after Fraxel Restore. Am I going to get more hyperpigmentation?

Thank you for your question. There are several treatment options that may help. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeons office for a treatment plan that will work best for you.

Hi F,Fraxel restore is meant to be a series of treatments with improvement of the skin over time.  Our patients see continued improvement over the course of their treatments.  Good luck and be well.Best,Dr. P

Fractional laser resurfacing allows quicker healing than fully ablative laser resurfacing.  The deep redness that was seen for 6 to 12 months, or more, with the old fashioned non fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is not typically seen with the Fraxel Repair. The Fraxel Repair, fractional CO2...

In general, my patients in my NYC practice who have treatment for acne scars on their temples and cheeks undergo exactly the treatment you indicated you had. With each session, I generally increase the density of the fractional laser beams with the Fraxel Restore. All procedures have risks...

Thank you for your question. A minimum of 4 weeks is typical for most treatments. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for the treatment plan thats best for you.

Fraxel is a laser skin rejuvenation treatment that resurfaces your outer skin, erasing imperfections. It also encourages the production of collagen, a protein found in connective tissue.The result is clearly visible lines, folds and wrinkles. Fraxel laser skin rejuvenation is a non-invasive...