I did not find the carbon spectra peel particularly painful, and it did not leave my skin red, by the looks of things my skin will heal quickly. I have some acne scaring left on my cheeks (rolling). The scars have diminished (did microneedling plus glycol acid peels in the past). I would like to try fraxel next to completely get rid of the small amount of texture left over on my cheeks. Is one week too soon to undergo a fraxel treatment after the carbon-spectra? If so, how long should I wait?
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Answer: Carbon Peel and Then Fraxel -- Laser Can be done on the same day
Fraxel can significantly improve the hyperpigmentation on your legs. Leg and arm skin heals more slowly than facial skin, so you will probably have about two weeks of redness and roughness. Be sure to consult a board-certified dermatologist who has experience using Fraxel to improve leg skin.
Fraxel lasers are generally used for scarring caused by acne. There could be some benefit, but for active acne treatment try a combination of peels and lasers like clear + brilliant, microneedling/prp along with Cosmelan and skin care. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic d...
Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...