I had three fraxel treatments done starting february, march, and april - all went well - but last month i noticed spots on the sides of my cheeks - now i am reading about pigmentation which was never mentioned by my doctor - is this a common side effect and do these spots usually go away or they for ever? They were never there before fraxel. What could cause this?
Answer: Melarase and Melapeels for Fraxel pigmentation
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Answer: Melarase and Melapeels for Fraxel pigmentation
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Fraxel Restore can help hyperpigmentation but can cause it too in some patients
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Fraxel Restore can help hyperpigmentation but can cause it too in some patients
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Answer: Pigmentation after fraxel treatments Pigmentation seen after fraxel treatment can be 1) secondary to inflammation, so called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, most commonly seen in medium toned and darker toned skin types; 2) a return of melasma, the pigmented 'mask' traditionally seen with pregnancy and birth control pills, but occuring without those also; or 3) new brown spots arising with ultraviolet exposure in the spring.Given your noticing the pigment only after your final treatment in April, not before, I suspect it was due to Spring sun exposure without adequate sun protection which can cause new lentigines ('age spots') or a recurrence of melasma.I recommend that you return to your treating physician and review your photographs from before and after treatment. You may find that all that is needed is a better sun protection regimen and perhaps some topical anti-pigment products.I hope this helps answer your question. Best wishes.
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Answer: Pigmentation after fraxel treatments Pigmentation seen after fraxel treatment can be 1) secondary to inflammation, so called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, most commonly seen in medium toned and darker toned skin types; 2) a return of melasma, the pigmented 'mask' traditionally seen with pregnancy and birth control pills, but occuring without those also; or 3) new brown spots arising with ultraviolet exposure in the spring.Given your noticing the pigment only after your final treatment in April, not before, I suspect it was due to Spring sun exposure without adequate sun protection which can cause new lentigines ('age spots') or a recurrence of melasma.I recommend that you return to your treating physician and review your photographs from before and after treatment. You may find that all that is needed is a better sun protection regimen and perhaps some topical anti-pigment products.I hope this helps answer your question. Best wishes.
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Fraxel Pigmentation Side Effects Depending on your skin type, hyperpigmentation after Fraxel can occur if you are not careful about staying out of the sun or if you are using any products containing alcohol or retinol within the first week after your treatment. It is difficult to comment without pictures. You can use a hydroquinone based lightening cream at night to help fade the new spots. Typically hyperpigmentation after laser procedures is not permanent.
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Fraxel Pigmentation Side Effects Depending on your skin type, hyperpigmentation after Fraxel can occur if you are not careful about staying out of the sun or if you are using any products containing alcohol or retinol within the first week after your treatment. It is difficult to comment without pictures. You can use a hydroquinone based lightening cream at night to help fade the new spots. Typically hyperpigmentation after laser procedures is not permanent.
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Brown Patches May Develop After Fraxel, but always resolve.
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Brown Patches May Develop After Fraxel, but always resolve.
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