Are Scab Like Dots Normal After Fraxel Dual?

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Are scab like dots normal after fraxel dual? I had fraxel dual, im not sure which one of the wavelengths was used but i have small scab dots from where the laser hit. I looked all over the internet and i cant find anything about this. After reading about what to expect after the procedure, it says nothing about this.. I am a light brown skin color probably fitzpatrick 4. They are slowly falling off, but is this normal? Will it cause the skin to get worse? Was something done wrong?

Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Fraxel dual has 1927/1550 wavelengths which works on pigmentation, lines, acne scars and stimulates collagen.  It sounds like the scab dots are the pigmentation, which usually falls off in a week.  I would make sure to apply daily sunscreen with zinc.  You can also undergo microdermabrasion for quicker exfoliation. I would recommend consulting with and being treated under the supervision of  a Board Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon for best result and safest treatment options. I hope this helps.

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

The small dots are normal after Fraxel Dual treatment.  Keep your skin moist with a product such as Aquaphor and cleanse gently.  You must avoid the sun for one month after your treatment to avoid hyperpigmentation and always use sun protection.

Elizabeth Piantanida, MD · Answer

The Fraxel Dual can cause small , almost microscopic specks on the skin after treatment.  This is normal and expected after treatment. When they work their way off around day 3 or 4, you will be thrilled how the skin looks underneath. Hope this helps.

Richard Fitzpatrick, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

These little tiny crusts give a "coffe grounds " appearance to the surface of the skin and represent tiny spots of killed epidermis that will gradually slough off, usually starting about day 3 or 4 and taking 5-10 days to fully come off. The Fraxel Re:Store doesn't usually cause visible dots of dead epidermis,(though it always causes microscopic dots ).Sometimes these small dots are visible with the Re:Store and then they behave the same way as those caused by the Thulium (  the second laser in the Dual system ). Nothing is wrong, but it is important to avoid sun exposure while this is healing.

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