Had 2 treatments of Fraxel restore done on surgical scars on my legs. Now the scars are lighter than the surrounding skin. Can Latisse be applied to my scars to darken their pigmentation? Or are there any other options? I read a study about this. What are the benefits/risks? I am Caucasian with fair/medium skin.
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Fraxel is a great laser for treating acne scars. If you are continuing to break out after every treatment I would suggest you take a step back and make sure that the cause of your acne is not hormonal. Your acne needs to be under better control or you might need to continue antibiotic t...
Certain patients break out with acne after Fraxel treatments. Many patients who develop acne need to be started on an oral antibiotic a few days before the Fraxel treatment. Some patients can benefit from using a topical antibiotic after treatment. Please consult with your treating ph...
The Fraxel laser is a great laser for pigmentation and wrinkles. The healing time generally depends both on your skin type and the energy (joules) used. Usually ten days is sufficient time to recover from the Fraxel laser. Post-op I suggest you use Epiceram and sunscreen. For the best re...