I have olive skin and got my procedure done 24 hours ago and my face is now very dark (tight, and scaly almost like a bad sunburn). it is also still swollen mostly around the cheeks.
December 29, 2014
Answer: Skin after Fraxel Mild swelling and bronzing of the skin can occur after a treatment with the 1927nm Fraxel. This is usually followed by flaking/peeling of the skin which typically lasts 3-5 days. Bright redness, mild swelling and some darkening are common after treatment with the 1550 nm wavelength and this typically lasts 1 week before resolving. Fraxel repair is similar to 1550nm but a bit more invasive. So it depends which Fraxel you had, what it was for and what settings were used. Any side effects should resolve within the first week after the procedure. If they are lasting longer then you should contact your Dermatologist and have the skin assessed.
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December 29, 2014
Answer: Skin after Fraxel Mild swelling and bronzing of the skin can occur after a treatment with the 1927nm Fraxel. This is usually followed by flaking/peeling of the skin which typically lasts 3-5 days. Bright redness, mild swelling and some darkening are common after treatment with the 1550 nm wavelength and this typically lasts 1 week before resolving. Fraxel repair is similar to 1550nm but a bit more invasive. So it depends which Fraxel you had, what it was for and what settings were used. Any side effects should resolve within the first week after the procedure. If they are lasting longer then you should contact your Dermatologist and have the skin assessed.
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December 22, 2014
Answer: Fraxel Recovery Part of your recovery will depend on which of the Fraxel treatments you had done. There are three Fraxel lasers, Refine, Restore, and Repair. We perform the Repair treatment which is the most aggressive and typically the longest recovery. Our patients are usually dark and swollen for several days but rapidly recover each day during the first week. You should contact your physician's office to check in on your progress and ensure you are on the right track.
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December 22, 2014
Answer: Fraxel Recovery Part of your recovery will depend on which of the Fraxel treatments you had done. There are three Fraxel lasers, Refine, Restore, and Repair. We perform the Repair treatment which is the most aggressive and typically the longest recovery. Our patients are usually dark and swollen for several days but rapidly recover each day during the first week. You should contact your physician's office to check in on your progress and ensure you are on the right track.
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