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Washing the face with a gentle cleanser, such as Cetaphil or Cerave, is fine after Fraxel. Be careful to rub gently, and avoid harsh exfoliants and scrubbing. Sunscreen is a must, especially when outdoors.
Be careful not to rub your skin too harshly. If you had Fraxel for pigmentation avoid picking when your skin starts to peel. Use a gentle cleanser and avoid using anything with harsh chemicals or perfumes. The clinic you had the treatment at should be able to recommend a cleanser for you.
Fraxel is an excellent procedure for acne scars, hyper pigmentation, wrinkles, and fine lines. During the healing process we always recommend a gentle cleanser to wash the skin with and a gentle moisturizer such as Epiceram. For the best cosmetic results please consult a board certified dermatologist with a great deal of experience with Fraxel and lasers.
Rosacea can be treated with both topical and oral antibiotics. The redness from rosacea can best be treated with the V-Beam laser. The V-beam laser is still the gold standard for treating the redness of the rosacea. The acne scars can be best treated with the Fraxel laser. It will effectively...
Fraxel laser is a great laser for acne scars. Depending on the depth of the scars it can take many treatments. New collagen continues to build months after the Fraxel is performed. Patience since it can take time to see the ultimate results. Please consult a board certified dermatologist with...
For the underarms, I would prep the skin with Luminase and Exfolase body brightening creams followed by fractional laser. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon