I have hyperpigmentation, very deep pores, a lot of acne and milia, facial hair that I never had and dark spots coming back (no, I haven't been in the sun)! I have a lot of scar tissue on my neck. I'm so disappointed and wish I'd never gotten it done. I look worse now then before the procedure. I hate to even look in the mirror!! It definitely wasn't worth the cost, pain and destroying my self esteem!! Is there anything I can do to fix the mess I'm left with?? I feel so ugly!!
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May 22, 2019
Answer: Improving Skin after Fraxel--add microneedling, prp, skin care, PDT therapy
Hello and thank you for your question. Healing should be complete after 10 days. If you have any discharge or inflammation from the mole sites I would wait an additional week. If not I would proceed with your planned procedure. Best of luck to you.
I recommend following up with your Doctor for a formal evaluation and after care. We use a specific protocol of exfoliation, hydration, and moisturizing along with protection after laser treatments. PDT therapy can calm any inflammation. I always combine lasers with microneedling/prp to get more...
I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist who is an expert in laser skin resurfacing to help avoid any risk of scarring. While it is difficult to provide a formal assessment without seeing you as a patient in my clinic, from your photos it appears that...