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?
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I agree with Dr. Lim in that these types of scars can actually be made worse by high energy lasers. Without photos it is difficult to assess but in general fillers, bleaching creams, and chemical peels can help improve these types of scars. Please consult an expert in acne scars to help a...
IPL can easily be combined with Fraxel- most specialist have been doing this for years- called pulse-fraxel in my practice. This saves you downtime, speeds recovery and gives you better results. Most patients only require one, at the most 2 sessions. So many advantages of combination therapies. ...
Your question underlines why it is so important to take your time to find a board-certified dermatologist who has expertise in resurfacing the face with Fraxel. A skilled professional will be able to resurface your entire face without affecting the eyebrows at all. You must alert him or her,...