How Long Does It Take for Skin Redness to Disappear After Fraxel Re:Pair?

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Fraxel Repair 2 weeks in, redness not abating as quickly as I'd like. Had this thing done about 2 weeks ago - exactly 2 weeks to the day now - and my nasal region (nasal bridge) down to nose area is very very red. I'm getting quite concerned about it sticking around much much longer post treatment and was wondering what would be the best methods available to help my skin resolve the redness? I'm considering vbeam and will be heading out tomorrow to get some emu oil if I can find it.

William Groff, DO · Answer

It can take 2-8 weeks for redness to disappear, depending on your skin type and the intensity of the treatment.
Topical corticosteroids can be use to hasten the resolution. The Vbeam can be considered after a few weeks as well, possibly earlier depending on the case.

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

This will depend on the patient's Fitzpatrick skin type and how aggressive a treatment the patient had done.  Patient's with red hair and lower Fitzpatrick skin types will tend to remain red longer than those with higher Fitzpatrick skin types.  

	We recommend post laser continued consultation with the treating physician after laser therapy to tweak the skin care and optimize the outcome.  Topical steroid creams can help.  Early avoidance of caustic skin care products with irritants such as antioxidants or acids also helps.  We recommend early treatment with mist therapy to hydrate the skin and quicken the recovery period.  One product which has been very helpful is SkinMedica Redness Relief Calmplex.

	Regardless, the post laser erythema (redness) can persist for up to 3 to 6 month and will vary drastically from patient to patient.

Scott Chapin, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Patients can expect 5 to7
days of social downtime after a Fraxel Repair treatment.  During this
period the skin looks red, inflamed and slightly swollen.  You may notice
the skin to appear dry and feel tight.  Our patients also note that they
appear slightly red/pink, similar to a fresh sunburn, for up 3 to 4 weeks after
their Fraxel treatment.  A emollient liquid foundation can be
applied to help offset redness and many of our patients have had success using
an aloe based facial cream, such as MEG21 Redness Relief, to help soothe the
red, sensitive skin after a treatment.  Good Luck!

Jerome Potozkin, MD · Answer

At 2 weeks most people have a red sunburned appearance after Fraxel Repair.  This gradually fades over time.  In my experience it can take up to 4-8 weeks to look normal.  Green based make up under foundation can help to mask the red.

Daniel Shapiro, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. After a series of 2 to 4 Fraxel treatments, the cumulative cosmetic improvement is near more aggressive lasers, but unlike more aggressive lasers, redness and swelling is eliminated within 2 to 4 days after each treatment. I would suggest scheduling an appointment with the doctor who performed the treatment so he or she can assess the redness. Best of luck.

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