Is It Normal for Your Skin to Feel Like Sandpaper on Your 4th Day After Fraxel Re:store?

January 10, 2011
Asked By:UFGirl917 in Savannah, Georgia

I had Fraxel re:store fri it's now Monday. My skin is so dry & is flaking a little around my nose & mouth. There's tiny brown spots that make it look like there is dirt on my face. I'm not as swollen or as red as I was. Is this normal? How could you wear make up with your skin so rough? When should the roughness go away? I've stayed home since fri but I have school later on today & work early tomorrow morning is it ok to wear liquid foundation (physicians formula. I did this for acne scarring.

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November 5, 2014

Answer: Rough Texture is Normal-Keeping Skin Moist is MOST Important

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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November 5, 2014

Answer: Rough Texture is Normal-Keeping Skin Moist is MOST Important

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 17, 2011

Answer: Roughness temporarily after Fraxel Restore for acne scars

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 17, 2011

Answer: Roughness temporarily after Fraxel Restore for acne scars

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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July 31, 2018

Answer: N. I can understand your concerns but this is normal.

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July 31, 2018

Answer: N. I can understand your concerns but this is normal.

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