Fraxel Isolated Scar? Need Advice for Further Treatment. (photo)

Taking care of your skin through sunscreen and sun avoidance is very important.  Botox also prevents new or deeper wrinkles.  I have treated patients with chemical peels or lasers and this maintenance combined with sun avoidance seems to lead to the best long term results.  It is like taking ca...

Thank you for your question. Fraxel Dual has 1927/1550 wavelengths which works on pigmentation, lines, acne scars and stimulates collagen.  Laser resurfacing or Fraxel may require pre-treatment, especially for ethnic skin to prevent hyperpigmentation.  Acetone or rubbing alcohol before...

I would suggest you discontinue Retin-A immediately before Fraxel and for a few weeks after Fraxel.  The laser will do all of the work for you and Retin-A can make you needlessly irritated.

Although you should always protect your skin from the sun, I advise patients to avoid the sun for one month after Fraxel laser treatments, especially if you have a darker complexion, to avoid hyperpigmentation.  You should contact your dermatologist to see if you should start using a...

Timing is always an issue when rejuvenating the face with these products.  In general fillers and Botox can usually be done at the same time, but the potential swelling after a laser or fraxel procedure has the potential to move the freshly injected product, whether it be filler or Botox...

Thank you for your question. Fraxel dual has 1927/1550 wavelengths which works on pigmentation, lines, acne scars and stimulates collagen.  It sounds like the scab dots are the pigmentation, which usually falls off in a week.  I would make sure to apply daily sunscreen with zinc. ...