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I'm 5 weeks post fraxel laser and am still experiencing tingling and burning. Breakouts and loss of pigment normal? Ongoing?

  • ac007
  • Minneapolis, NC
  • 9 months ago
Is ongoing tingling in face Normal 5 weeks after fraxel laser? Should I consider seeing a neurologist for nerve damage ??

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Pigmentation and Fraxel

December 28th, 2016
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Loss of pigment is not common after Fraxel and it is not normal what you are experiencing five weeks after the treatment. I would suggest you to make a follow up appointment with your provider asap and if s/he doesn’t provide you adequate aftercare and treatment, I would suggest you to change your provider. Good luck!

Web reference: http://www.myethosspa.com/services/fraxel-treatment/

Hardik Soni, MD


Summit Emergency Medicine Physician
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December 28th, 2016

Pigmentation and Fraxel

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Loss of pigment is not common after Fraxel and it is not normal what you are experiencing five weeks after the treatment. I would suggest you to make a follow up appointment with your provider asap and if s/he doesn’t provide you adequate aftercare and treatment, I would suggest you to change your provider. Good luck!

Learn more: http://www.myethosspa.com/services/fraxel-treatment/

Hardik Soni, MD


Summit Emergency Medicine Physician
5.0 out of 5 stars 46 reviews

I'm 5 weeks post fraxel laser and am still experiencing tingling and burning. Breakouts and loss of pigment normal? Ongoing?

October 19th, 2016
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Thanks for your query. No it’s not normal to get tingling and burning sensation 5 weeks after fraxel. My advice to you is to visit your treating physician as soon as possible and discuss the matter. Hope it helps.


All The Best

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Ajaya Kashyap, MD
October 19th, 2016

I'm 5 weeks post fraxel laser and am still experiencing tingling and burning. Breakouts and loss of pigment normal? Ongoing?

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Thanks for your query. No it’s not normal to get tingling and burning sensation 5 weeks after fraxel. My advice to you is to visit your treating physician as soon as possible and discuss the matter. Hope it helps.


All The Best

Learn more: http://www.drkashyap.com

Ajaya Kashyap, MD

Fraxel laser and followup

September 16th, 2016
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I would followup with your provider/physician. While I have never seen hypo pigmentation with Fraxel it is possible that the tingling and burning maybe the result of a skin infection or some other skin condition. It is best that an experienced provider evaluate your skin during an in-person consultation.

Web reference: http://www.miamiskinandvein.com/fraxel-dual/

Shaun Patel, MD
September 16th, 2016

Fraxel laser and followup

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I would followup with your provider/physician. While I have never seen hypo pigmentation with Fraxel it is possible that the tingling and burning maybe the result of a skin infection or some other skin condition. It is best that an experienced provider evaluate your skin during an in-person consultation.

Learn more: http://www.miamiskinandvein.com/fraxel-dual/

Shaun Patel, MD

Fraxel

September 15th, 2016
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I would recommend you make an appointment with a board certified dermatologist to examine you. Tingling and burning of the skin five weeks after a Fraxel treatment is not usual and could be an indication of another underlying skin infection or condition. I have not seen loss of pigment happen from the Fraxel. I would follow up with your dermatologist asap. 
Lenore Sikorski, MD
September 15th, 2016

Fraxel

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I would recommend you make an appointment with a board certified dermatologist to examine you. Tingling and burning of the skin five weeks after a Fraxel treatment is not usual and could be an indication of another underlying skin infection or condition. I have not seen loss of pigment happen from the Fraxel. I would follow up with your dermatologist asap. 
Lenore Sikorski, MD

5 weeks after fraxel with persistent problems

September 15th, 2016
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You need to go back to your laser doctor and have him/her exam you. It is possible there is a low grade infection or other skin condition that needs treatment. I have never seen loss of pigment with Fraxel and I've been using since 2009. A neurologist will not be useful. A dermatologist is your best doctor to see.
Steven F. Weiner, MD

Steven F. Weiner, MD
Panama City Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 45 reviews

September 15th, 2016

5 weeks after fraxel with persistent problems

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You need to go back to your laser doctor and have him/her exam you. It is possible there is a low grade infection or other skin condition that needs treatment. I have never seen loss of pigment with Fraxel and I've been using since 2009. A neurologist will not be useful. A dermatologist is your best doctor to see.
Steven F. Weiner, MD

Steven F. Weiner, MD
Panama City Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 45 reviews

Facial Aging and Lasers like Fraxel/Clear + Brilliant, RF like VIVA, Peels, Fillers, Skin Care, Face Lift, Fat Injections

September 14th, 2016
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We use a specific protocol of exfoliation, hydration, and moisturization along with protection after laser treatments. I suggest consult an expert to help you. Best, Dr. Emer

Web reference: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6C2fuS-AgOnvBjr6_VSQg

Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 203 reviews

September 14th, 2016

Facial Aging and Lasers like Fraxel/Clear + Brilliant, RF like VIVA, Peels, Fillers, Skin Care, Face Lift, Fat Injections

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We use a specific protocol of exfoliation, hydration, and moisturization along with protection after laser treatments. I suggest consult an expert to help you. Best, Dr. Emer

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6C2fuS-AgOnvBjr6_VSQg

Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 203 reviews

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