I just had Fraxel Re:pair done to the lower half of both cheeks for minor acne scars 1 week ago. When can I start washing my face with my regular cleanser (Purpose by Johnson & Johnson)? Also, is it ok to go running in the sun as long as wear sunscreen and have a hat on? I'm worried because I have read that I should avoid the sun for 3 months but, I am going to Costa Rica in 2 months. Will I be ok by then???
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No, its a perfect age, depending on the sun damage. If you have mild, yes, 1927 Fraxel, moderate, RePair, and severe, it should be fully ablative laser. My oldest patient is 90 for RePair. She healed up absolutely fine. All the best, Dr Davin Lim
Your case is a challenge in many ways. While I think you may be benefit from an excision of some of the scars you evidence, the laser may not do all that much. Pores are pores and usually aren't affected by lasers of any type, no matter how deep the laser goes. It is just the way that the...
