Is tingly nerve pain under my skin normal 2 weeks after Fraxel Repair on the highest setting/am I healing ok? (photos)

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I'm two weeks post Fraxel Repair full face on the highest setting. I'm noticing as time goes by, I have what feels like tingly, prickly nerve pain under my skin, but it gets worse everyday. It burns, especially when I get goosebumps. My skin is very patchy red, my pores appear much larger, my skin is a strange, raw texture that makeup doesn't stick to. Under my eyes, I see pixelated tracks. My skin looked considerably better prior to treatment. I wear a good sunblock and moisturizer daily.

William Groff, DO · Answer

Thank you for your question. I do not believe the side effects you are experiencing now are a typical part of the recovery process after Fraxel Repair. I recommend you schedule an in-person assessment with a board-certified dermatologist that can examine your skin and determine whether additional treatment is needed to address these symptoms. It does not appear at this point that these concerns will subside without some type of intervention.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

This is not common, atypical facial pain - more history needed. Your skin should be on the road to recovery, this is not the normal post laser recovery. My suggestion is to go back to your specialist who performed the Fraxel procedure for a follow up. Many causes of atypical facial pain needs to be excluded upon history and a full examination. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

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