I had Fraxel laser on face and chest 2 days ago and my face is red and sandpapery - like I think it should be. My chest is hardly showing signs of anything being done. Hardly any colour change and just a little bit more rough in some spots. Is this normal - or does it mean it hasn't worked? It hurt way less on my chest as the doctor said they use a lighter strength as the skin is different?
May 26, 2017
Answer: Fraxel results on chest after 2 days The settings used on the chest on much less than on the face because the skin can't tolerate high settings. The turn over on the chest skin is much slower so it will take up to 2 weeks to peel. It is way too early to decide results yet. It will take more treatments on the chest skin to get results.
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May 26, 2017
Answer: Fraxel results on chest after 2 days The settings used on the chest on much less than on the face because the skin can't tolerate high settings. The turn over on the chest skin is much slower so it will take up to 2 weeks to peel. It is way too early to decide results yet. It will take more treatments on the chest skin to get results.
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May 26, 2017
Answer: Fraxel for face and chest There are three types of Fraxel laser devices. I am assuming you had Fraxel: Restore laser treatment. Typically after a Fraxel Restore session, the treated areas should look red and slightly swollen like sunburned skin. It sounds like your doctor was being extra cautious with the settings for the treatment on your chest. The skin on the neck and chest is thin and can take longer to heal. It sounds like you were undertreated by your reported lack of expected immediate side effects after treatment. Fortunately Fraxel treatments are performed ina series so please tell your physician that you had little to no reaction. Your physician will likely increase the energy settings for your second Fraxel treatment. Good Luck!
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May 26, 2017
Answer: Fraxel for face and chest There are three types of Fraxel laser devices. I am assuming you had Fraxel: Restore laser treatment. Typically after a Fraxel Restore session, the treated areas should look red and slightly swollen like sunburned skin. It sounds like your doctor was being extra cautious with the settings for the treatment on your chest. The skin on the neck and chest is thin and can take longer to heal. It sounds like you were undertreated by your reported lack of expected immediate side effects after treatment. Fortunately Fraxel treatments are performed ina series so please tell your physician that you had little to no reaction. Your physician will likely increase the energy settings for your second Fraxel treatment. Good Luck!
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