Bumps and Blisters Normal After Fraxel Restore?

Your doctor should see you to evaluate whether these are white milia (whiteheads) or pustules. If they are small pus-filled pustules in a background of redness and if there is tenderness or itching, then there may be a yeast reaction. If there is tenderness  it could, with low probability be a bacterial infection. the bumps could be plugged sweat glands and this could be likened to a heat rash. Are you using a topical cream post operatively, to which you have developed an allergic reaction (contact dermatitis) which is especially common with bacitracin, polysporin and neosporin or neomycin.

Pustules such as these are usually due to overheating of the skin during the Fraxel laser treatment. This can occur when the passes occur to quickly without adequate cooling time between them. The usually heal without any problems within a week, just make sure that you don't pick or squeeze them.

Small white bumps or whiteheads sometimes appear after Fraxel Restore laser. The chin area is where you are more likely to develop them and they usually exfoliate in 2-3 days after the treatment. Overusing occlusive creams, such as Vaseline or Aquaphor can also cause whiteheads. Try to hydrate the skin by using professional skin care products, instead of heavy creams.

These look like a common reaction that is in the acne family. After the laser treatment, small oil glands or follicles can get blocked causing the bumps. There would be ways to “fine tune” your before and after care to minimize this reaction, but it might come up every time you get a resurfacing treatment.

Thank you for your question. The white bumps you are experiencing can be several things. The most common is milia. This is retention cysts after injury to the skin and typically resolves on their own. Whitish bumps can also indicate either a fungal or bacterial infection and would need medical treatment as scarring can occur. I recommend having a follow up with your treating physician for evaluation and treatment. Best of Luck!