I am day 7 post dual fraxel. I am still irritated and having a decent acne breakout. I have been on doxycycline x 2 days and am on a new topical regimen that has calmed my skin a lot. I am worried that the acne is not going away and that I am still mildly inflammed! Should I be worried?
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Very good question. Both the Sciton Erbium and ResurFX are excellent devices for rejuvenating the skin and addressing a variety of specific concerns. The Sciton erbium has a wider range of possible depths, from very superficial refreshment to reduction of deep wrinkles, while the ResurFx is...
Thanks for your good question and I am happy to hear you are seeing good results with the combination of the ResurFX and microneedling. RF microneedling combines heating from radiofrequency energy with the microneedling process. This treatment is an excellent choice for rejuvenating the skin...
This is hyperpigmentation from the treatment. This can happen in certain skin types but is not permanent and should resolve. Make sure to wear sunscreen regularly and you can start a lightening agent such as hydroquinone to expedite healing.
