I am 45 and lately I've been feeling like I just look old so I wanted to try the Fraxel repair to go after some wrinkles, sun damage, et al. However my husband's class reunion is coming up and I don't want to look like a burn victim in public. How long does it normally take to heal after Fraxel repair? How long before you can at least cover up the redness with makeup? Does the peeling go on for a long time?
February 25, 2015
Answer: Fraxel Repair - heal within days, pink for a few weeks The microscopic precise wounds created by the Fraxel repair laser heals within 3-5 days depending on the settings. Even though the skin is healed after those first couple of days, the skin is still actively creating new collagen to fill in the fine lines and wrinkles or replace old scar tissue. Clinically, the skin will appear red/pink during this healing phase for 4-8 weeks (depending on the settings). This can be covered up with tinted moisturizers or makeup. Good Luck! - Dr. Keaney
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February 25, 2015
Answer: Fraxel Repair - heal within days, pink for a few weeks The microscopic precise wounds created by the Fraxel repair laser heals within 3-5 days depending on the settings. Even though the skin is healed after those first couple of days, the skin is still actively creating new collagen to fill in the fine lines and wrinkles or replace old scar tissue. Clinically, the skin will appear red/pink during this healing phase for 4-8 weeks (depending on the settings). This can be covered up with tinted moisturizers or makeup. Good Luck! - Dr. Keaney
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March 18, 2016
Answer: Fraxel Repair: Downtime The Fraxel
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March 18, 2016
Answer: Fraxel Repair: Downtime The Fraxel
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