Is it normal to have red streaks and red blotches 16 days post aggressive Fraxel CO2 laser? (Photos)

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I am 16 days post aggressive fraxel co2 laser. My forehead is still red, but that seems to be normal as far as I can tell. Bu, my right cheek has red streaks & red blotches. There is also a red mark between my eyebrows and a darker shaded area on my nose. My doctor prescribed triamcinilone acetonide ointment 0.1% and luxamed, neither of which seem to work. Do you think these lines & blotches will fade? What do you think about what he has prescribed for me? Should I be doing something else?

Travis James, DO · Answer

Thanks for your question. What you are experiencing looks to be post inflammatory hyperpigmentation which is not uncommon. If you had an aggressive treatment sometimes this can last for a couple weeks especially depending on skin type. The utilization of a topical steroid can help calm things down but doesn’t immediately take it away sometimes all that is needed is a little time. I would recommmend you see your provider if you are still experiencing problems. Good luck.

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