I had a spot treatment for an acne scar with fraxel laser7 days ago. I developed an infection the next day and was put on antibiotics and muciproin. I feel my face was burned! I worry about scarring:-(
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I don't know your skin type but the settings are very aggressive. If technique is not correct, it is possible to cause bulk heating and burn the skin. I can't say exactly what the problem is without pictures or performing the procedure. However, redness persisting this long needs therapy to ...
The Fraxel Restore may be used on Fitzpatrick Skin Types I through V. The density must be much lower for darker skin types so be sure to see an experienced provider. I would use it only for acne scars on skin type V.