How long does it take for the red marks to go away from Fractora RF?

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Had treatment 7 days ago with 24 & 60 needle pins with the frequency being 25 & 20 in certain areas. My swelling had pretty much gone down, however I still have red like marks from where needles went in that look like scabs. How long does this last? When can I do a mild exfoliation of my face and neck?

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

We have have resolution of the areas in the first week depending on the combination of treatments performed.  Please contact your provider if you need more support regarding your treatment.

Jordan P. Sand, MD · Answer

Hi mizzlady1 and thank you for your question.
Following a Fractora treatment, patients can expected to see redness and sometimes micro lesions from the treatment sites for about 7 days.  Depending on the treatment parameters used by the physician office, the time to resolution of these marks may change. I usually allow my patients to apply make up about 2 days after the treatment and have them start using a gentle cleanser to help keep the face clean and fresh. Depending on their normal skin care regimen, I may ask them to wait longer before completely restarting their routine. Results a often seen within the first few weeks of treatment, but can take several months to see the final result. I would recommend contacting your treatment office to discuss their post-operative care protocol.
Good luck!

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