Can Fraxel Laser Treatment Cause Saliva Gland Damage?

Question

Just curous if fraxel laser treatment cause damage to saliva glands. After having one treatment, it was strange or just a coincidenc the saliva glands becaume inflammed. Just wandering if laser can do this type of damage.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

The Fraxel laser will not reach the significant depth of the salivary glands. If the duct opening in the mucosa of the mouth gets plugged then the gland can swell but this has nothing to do with Fraxel laser treatment.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Idaho,

	Just a coincidence.  Fraxel penetrates at maximum only 1.6 millimeters into the skin, far too superficial to affect the salivary glands.  Hope things are better.  Good luck and be well.

	Dr. P

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

Fraxel laser cannot penetrate deeply enough to affect the saliva glands.  It is just a coincidence.  Please see your physician to determine the cause.

Can Fraxel Laser Treatment Cause Saliva Gland Damage?

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