Best Cream After Fraxel Restore and Collagen Induction Therapy?

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I had fraxel II restore and collagen induction therapy(1.5mm needle) right after fraxel just 4 days ago and now its starting to peel off the burnt skin.The clinic let me used laser cream and tyrosinase inhibitor cream for 3 days only after treatment and of course with sunblock.and now i'm on my 4th day after treatment, what would be the best cream that i'll use while my skin is not completely healing.they pushed me to use obagi nu-derm product but it's so expensive for a cream and time consuming

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

There are so many settings that can be used in Fraxel REsotre that it would be difficult to discuss all scenarios, but most of my paitents use the Skin Medica, Ceramide cream after Fraxel Resotre. Some creams such as aquaphor are nice emollients but there may be an increased risk of developing milia (whiteheads).

Robert W. Sheffield, MD · Answer

There are a number of topical creams that can be usedafter Fraxel Restore and CIT treatment. Some doctors would advise growth factorserums while others would prescribe emolients like lubricants and/orpetrolatum. However, each doctor will suggest something different depending onyour skin condition as well as your skin's status. 
On my end though, I often advise my patients to waitup for at least 10 days before using any exfoliating program. Since you arealready using sunblock, you will do well in also using a gentle cleanser andmoisturizer to protect the skin further.
If you were still uncertain about what to use afterFraxel restore, it would be best to follow your doctor's care plan. If you feelthat their suggestions are a little too much for your budget, you can alwaysinform them about it so they can give you alternative products that are aseffective.
Hope this helps!

Mary P. Lupo, MD · Answer

Many of us like growth factor creams like Neocutis Biocream or TNS serum. It is the perfect time to use growth factors when there is a wound from laser. Others like to use simple emollients with petrolatum or lubricants. Others like Biafine or Aquaphor. I would go with the recommendation of the board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon you are working with so you are compliant with her/his care.

Timothy G. Rodgers, MD, FAAD · Answer

I would definitely not use the Obagi NuDerm system so soon after a Fraxel treatment, particularly if you are using the Retin-A (tretinoin) portion of it.  I typically have patients wait 10-14 days until resuming this system.  You really do not need anything special to help your skin heal, expect a moisturizer.  There a lot of good OTC moisturizers that can be used, as long as they do not cause a stinging or burning sensation.  There is a Rx medication called Biafine that works really well to speed healing in the early stages, and EltaMD also makes good moisturizers that typically are well-tolerated by patients.

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