OK to Exfoliate a Few Days After Fraxel?

Depending on the patient's skin type, and history of postinflammatory hyperpigmenation, such as getting darker brown after acne blemishes, I will often do a test spot behind the ear and if there is no darkening seen after a few weeks, then I often do a second test spot on the face usually upper...

Fraxel is safe when the treatment is done by an experienced dermatologist or plastic surgeon. The type of Fraxel used determines the amount of down time. Fraxel Restore dual (thulium based) and Fraxel restore (erbium-based) have less down time and recovery time than Fraxel Repair. It is...

Typically Fraxel does not make Rosacea worse, in fact, some patients notice improvement in the red coloration from the Rosacea. The emollients used both in preparation of the procedure and for the aftercare can, however, exacerbate the rosacea, especially in Fraxel Repair as opposed to Fraxel...

Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation can occur with any trauma on some skin. It can be caused by acne, a burn from a curling iron, a sunburn, a waxing, laser hair removal, chemical peels and other treatments, and even a laser designed to improve facial darkening, Fraxel! Sunblock is important and...

Skin sensitivity after treatment with Fraxel tends to be limited and will vary by what kind of treatment you had. If Fraxel Re:Pair, you will have a reddened, sensitive face for up to two weeks. If Re:Store, you shouldn't look or feel chafed. However, you may want to be gentle with your skin,...

Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark...