How long before the redness is gone after a Fraxel treatment?
Answer: What is the downtime for Fraxel? Hello and thank you for your question about the Fraxel laser treatment. Recovery from a Fraxel laser is minimal. Most patients are able to return to work four to five days after their treatment. Symptoms of your treatment will include some redness and swelling resembling a sunburn that will quickly subside. Your downtime may be a little shorter or longer depending on how much treatment you received and how much skin was treated. Talk to a board certified facial plastic surgeon during an in-person consultation to get more information about the Fraxel laser resurfacing treatment and learn more about your recovery. Good luck!- Elbert T. Cheng, MD
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Answer: What is the downtime for Fraxel? Hello and thank you for your question about the Fraxel laser treatment. Recovery from a Fraxel laser is minimal. Most patients are able to return to work four to five days after their treatment. Symptoms of your treatment will include some redness and swelling resembling a sunburn that will quickly subside. Your downtime may be a little shorter or longer depending on how much treatment you received and how much skin was treated. Talk to a board certified facial plastic surgeon during an in-person consultation to get more information about the Fraxel laser resurfacing treatment and learn more about your recovery. Good luck!- Elbert T. Cheng, MD
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June 25, 2018
Answer: Fraxel Fraxel is a laser skin rejuvenation treatment that resurfaces your outer skin, erasing imperfections. It also encourages the production of collagen, a protein found in connective tissue.The result is clearly visible lines, folds and wrinkles. Fraxel laser skin rejuvenation is a non-invasive technique that affects only about 20 percent of the facial skin exposed to it. The most common side effects of Fraxel laser treatment are swelling and skin redness, which should subside within a couple of days. Other temporary side effects may include minor itching, dry skin, peeling or flaking, and a bronzed skin appearance. The risk of infection or scarring is very limited. You should stay out of the sun 2-4 weeks
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June 25, 2018
Answer: Fraxel Fraxel is a laser skin rejuvenation treatment that resurfaces your outer skin, erasing imperfections. It also encourages the production of collagen, a protein found in connective tissue.The result is clearly visible lines, folds and wrinkles. Fraxel laser skin rejuvenation is a non-invasive technique that affects only about 20 percent of the facial skin exposed to it. The most common side effects of Fraxel laser treatment are swelling and skin redness, which should subside within a couple of days. Other temporary side effects may include minor itching, dry skin, peeling or flaking, and a bronzed skin appearance. The risk of infection or scarring is very limited. You should stay out of the sun 2-4 weeks
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June 5, 2018
Answer: Downtime The downtime with Fraxel can vary depending on the settings the depth and coverage the technician or doctor used for that particular procedure. The deeper the treatment is the more downtime you might have, redness and swelling immediately following the treatment can last 3-5 days. Once the skin starts to flake and peel there might be slightly pick skin left after the dead skin falls off and that can last up 5 days. From our experience with our patients the downtime is about 7-10 days in total for the skin to be back to normal after a Fraxel Procedure.
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June 5, 2018
Answer: Downtime The downtime with Fraxel can vary depending on the settings the depth and coverage the technician or doctor used for that particular procedure. The deeper the treatment is the more downtime you might have, redness and swelling immediately following the treatment can last 3-5 days. Once the skin starts to flake and peel there might be slightly pick skin left after the dead skin falls off and that can last up 5 days. From our experience with our patients the downtime is about 7-10 days in total for the skin to be back to normal after a Fraxel Procedure.
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June 3, 2018
Answer: What Is Downtime for Fraxel? Expect One to Two Weeks of Red Face With Fraxel Everyone’s different, but most people have a red face after ablative Fraxel for up to two weeks. For some people, that’s enough to keep them indoors during the healing phase. Others don’t mind at all showing a red face in public! Just be sure to wear plenty of sun screen and a hat at all times. No sun bathing, of course (ever). Be sure to consult a board-certified dermatologist who can spend time with you so that you understand the post-procedure care you need to give your face to get the most out of your Fraxel treatment.
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June 3, 2018
Answer: What Is Downtime for Fraxel? Expect One to Two Weeks of Red Face With Fraxel Everyone’s different, but most people have a red face after ablative Fraxel for up to two weeks. For some people, that’s enough to keep them indoors during the healing phase. Others don’t mind at all showing a red face in public! Just be sure to wear plenty of sun screen and a hat at all times. No sun bathing, of course (ever). Be sure to consult a board-certified dermatologist who can spend time with you so that you understand the post-procedure care you need to give your face to get the most out of your Fraxel treatment.
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May 30, 2018
Answer: Down Time for Fraxel Good afternoon,Downtime from redness with Fraxel treatments will depend on a few things - including the sub type of Fraxel laser used - (Dual, Re:pair, Re;store) and the actual energies applied. This will also balance with your skin type and the goals of your treatment.Specific to redness and the treatment of fine lines - usually redness is significantly reduced by 5 days (easily masked with makeup) and gone within 7 days.Some patients will continue to experience areas of dryness or mild irritation for up to two weeks. This usually responds well to mild moisturisers.Excellent sun protection is key to getting your best result.Hope you find this helpful.Take care.Dr. Nodwell
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May 30, 2018
Answer: Down Time for Fraxel Good afternoon,Downtime from redness with Fraxel treatments will depend on a few things - including the sub type of Fraxel laser used - (Dual, Re:pair, Re;store) and the actual energies applied. This will also balance with your skin type and the goals of your treatment.Specific to redness and the treatment of fine lines - usually redness is significantly reduced by 5 days (easily masked with makeup) and gone within 7 days.Some patients will continue to experience areas of dryness or mild irritation for up to two weeks. This usually responds well to mild moisturisers.Excellent sun protection is key to getting your best result.Hope you find this helpful.Take care.Dr. Nodwell
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