If you have a history of skin cancer is it not recommended to get Fraxel treatments? (photo)

Laser resurfacing treatments shouldn’t be avoided due to ahistory of skin cancer in the family. If anything, the opposite is true.Fraxel® physically removes the surface skin cells that are most exposed toaccumulated sun damage, and therefore more likely to become cancerous overtime. Laser resurfacing physically removes these damaged cells, resulting inmore even skin pigmentation, fewer wrinkles and increased collagen production forskin that not only looks better, but is actually healthier.

You should have a complete skin exam
performed in order to evaluate if you may have a skin cancer. With a family
history of skin cancer you are at higher risk for developing a skin cancer
although this does not mean it was a mistake to have fraxel laser performed. I
would recommend that you make an appointment for a consultation with your dermatologist for further evaluation and treatment.

Fraxel has been studied for treatment of actinic keratosis which is a pre-cancerous skin growth.  It is fantastic that you have done Fraxel and interested in skincare and sunscreen.  I am a big proponent of SkinMedica products, in particular their retinol product at night and TNS Essential Serum in the morning along with a sunscreen that has zinc oxide in it.  I have a link to a sunscreen sheet on my website that may be helpful.  Oil Olay probably my favorite over the counter line but you will not get the benefit of a physician strength line.  Heliocare pills can also help prevent sunburns as an adjunct to sunscreen use.  I have some information about this as well.  Good luck!