When will my skin smooth out after Fraxel Dual?

Question

I had my first Fraxel Dual laser treatment done 2 weeks ago. My skin looks awful! It’s so rough and bumpy (like a rash) and I’m getting tons of pimples. When will it clear up? I miss my soft skin!

Jacqueline T. Cheng, MD · Answer

It can take a few weeks for your skin to heal after a Fraxel treatment, so what you are experiencing may be normal. That being said, I highly recommend a follow-up with a board certified facial plastic surgeon or dermatologist to ensure that you are healing properly - you may need oral antibiotics or a topical treatment to address the issues you are concerned about. Best of luck!
 - Jacqueline T. Cheng

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It can take several weeks for laser results to settle. I recommend following up with your Doctor about after care. We use a specific protocol of exfoliation, hydration, and moisturizing along with protection after laser treatments. PDT therapy can calm any inflammation. I always combine lasers with microneedling/prp to get more of an outcome. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

The Fraxel Dual is an effective treatment for stimulating collagen, reducing sun damage and brightening the complexion. Once the sandpapery texture flakes off, there can be some redness and it can take a few weeks to see the result. If someone is prone to acne, there can be a flare which a dermatologist can treat.

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

There are medications or procedures to help calm down the skin. It may have been triggered by an existing skin condition. Please contact a qualified provider or a board-certified physician with extensive experience in these procedures.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

It can take several weeks for laser results to settle. I recommend following up with your Doctor about after care. We use a specific protocol of exfoliation, hydration, and moisturizing along with protection after laser treatments. PDT therapy can calm any inflammation. I always combine lasers with microneedling/prp to get more of an outcome.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

It can take some time for the peeling to resolve and breakouts to go away. Sometimes the acne needs medication to control. I would suggest having your provider take a look at your skin because most of my patients recover quite quickly.

When will my skin smooth out after Fraxel Dual?

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