My skin is not healing after fraxel. What can I do to help? (Photo)

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I had fraxel on my hand 10 days ago and the skin is not healing or scabbing it is like an open wound it won't close up it's very raw and it is horrible I have to cover it because I can't look at it. What can I do to help it heal? Is there any medication I can take? I'm getting desperate at this stage I can't understand how fraxel is allowed to be used when results turn out like this. after my fraxel treatment I had a superficial blister than then popped a couple of days later. I need help ASAP

Elliot M. Heller, MD · Answer

Go back to the doctor who recommended the fraxel to you and show this to them. Maybe the levels where too high, im not sure why it caused this but i would go back to them. Good luck.

Brian S. Biesman, MD · Answer

You need immediate attention to this wound.  This is not healing properly and requires immediate care.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

There appears to be a full thickness wound. Local wound care by a plastic surgeon and optimization of the wound will help prevent permanent scarring. You may want to use a scar gel like Plato's Scar Serum once the wound epithelializes and closes in. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest going to another physician immediately for wound care treatment this is not a normal reaction. I would go to a skin care expert and bring your office procedure notes to that new physician.  You can get improvement but need treatment immediatly to prevent major scarring. Best, Dr. Emer.

Roy G. Geronemus, MD · Answer

You should see the physician who performed the treatment. f you cannot access your doctor, seek evaluation at an immediate care center or emergency room

My skin is not healing after fraxel. What can I do to help? (Photo)

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Answer: Wound After Fraxel Laser, This is NOT normal and needs a second opinion

Answer: Wound After Fraxel Laser, This is NOT normal and needs a second opinion

Answer: See physician immediately.

Answer: See physician immediately.

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My skin is not healing after fraxel. What can I do to help? (Photo)

Answers (6)

Answer: Wound After Fraxel Laser, This is NOT normal and needs a second opinion

Answer: Wound After Fraxel Laser, This is NOT normal and needs a second opinion

Answer: See physician immediately.

Answer: See physician immediately.

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