Fraxel Repair - My Face is Still Raw After Several Days. What Can I Do?

September 21, 2008
Asked By:Michelle1234 in Chicago, IL

I had one Fraxel treatment 9 days ago on the upper lip and around the mouth area. It was a very painful procedure to me (I describe it as a fire goatee) even with the numbing cream. It burned (the pain could only be controlled with direct ice application) for about 3 hours. I swelled terribly, and the surrounding skin turned dark brown. As the brown skin came off, the skin underneath oozed, blistered, and turned raw. It's still crusty and blistering. Please help. I'm young, 38, medium skin toned, and would not consider my skin to be sensitive. I call the doctor (MD Plastic Surgeon, but a technician actually performed the procedure) and they said just to keep regular moisturizer on it. Nothing is working.

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September 23, 2008

Answer: Fraxel re:pair should be performed by a qualified physician

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Michael A. Persky, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon
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September 23, 2008

Answer: Fraxel re:pair should be performed by a qualified physician

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Michael A. Persky, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon
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February 4, 2012

Answer: Fraxel Repair recovery should not be drastic when performed by experienced doctor

Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 4, 2012

Answer: Fraxel Repair recovery should not be drastic when performed by experienced doctor

Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 23, 2008

Answer: I've had laser surgery by the wrong person and now realize I made a mistake

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Joel Schlessinger, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 23, 2008

Answer: I've had laser surgery by the wrong person and now realize I made a mistake

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Joel Schlessinger, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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