Hi I had a Fraxel Dual 1927 treatment done on my face in September of 2013. Approximately 6-8 months later I noticed white spots on my face that didn't tan when I went in the sun. I never was burnt at the actual treatment. It since has been getting worse. I went back to my derm who performed the laser. Her response was recurring melasma( I've never had melisma). She gave me Lytera lightening cream and retinol .5. She said the white spots are normal skin.I'm not convinced of this. Please help. 0
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Fraxel is a fabulous laser for treating acne scars. It would be very helpful to see your before and after photos. It is difficult to comment from this one photo but I would always avoid sun after having any laser procedure. eMatrix may be a better laser for you to treat these scars in the f...
Fraxel is an entirely safe laser for acne and acne scars. Depending on skin type I perform the Fraxel or eMatrix daily for patients with all types of scars, stretch marks, and wrinkles. Fraxel is a fabulous laser and it generally takes several treatments a month apart for the full results. ...
Fraxel laser is an excellent laser for scars, whether they be from acne or other reasons. However, you have sustained a burn. You have to try to be patient and let the burn and your skin heal. Probably the hardest thing is to do "nothing" but I would advise you to be patient and let your bo...