I received Fraxel CO2 laser treatment on my arm back in May for scars on my arms. It is now July and I have since opted out on the additional procedures due to some skin textual changes that I wasn't happy with that hasn't gone away (Tiny dots and little bit of pink) I am scheduled to get a tattoo in August on the same area (3 months after my one and only Fraxel treatment) my question is, is this safe to do so? Will my skin not hold the ink? Will it cause a reaction or additional scarring?
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Hi Vanessa, very sorry to hear about your situation. Sometimes even without infection, the body can produce excess pigment during the healing process from laser resurfacing. Usually we also suggest hydroquinone and we are curious to ask about what happens when you use it? If you get red, ir...
3 weeks is still a very, very early timeframe. 1. Photograph the grids and problem, 2. Re take photos every month. You should notice improvement. At month 6 if grids are still present, 1927 diode or Thullium lasers can help. 90% of grids settle with time and good skin care. All the best, Dr...
I understand your concern. Bleeding after a Fraxel treatment is not a given, however. This side effect may or may not occur depending on a wide range of factors, including the depth of the treatment and the sensitivity of your skin. It is not necessarily an indication that your treatment will...
