EXTREMELY broken out and red 7 days post treatment. Is this normal? (photo)

This can sometimes happen. I find that people with more acne prone skin will have this response to fraxel treatments. I recommend non-occlusive aftercare to help prevent clogged pores, better to use a hyaluoronic acid based moisturizer to hydrate (avoid aquaphor or ointments/heavy creams), and I will often prescribe topical clindamycin for patients that I know are high risk of getting break outs (sometimes even an oral antibiotic).Best, Dr P

This can happen after Fraxel especially in patients who are prone to acne.  I recommend that you follow up with your dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon so they can give you antibiotics as well as topical medications to treat the redness and severe breakout. Best of luck!
 - Jacqueline T. Cheng

I highly recommend following up with an expert for a formal evaluation and after care. In my practice, 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. Regardless, you should see an expert as soon as possible to properly diagnose the issues you're experiencing. Best of luck, Dr. Emer

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.

See your supervising dermatologist or plastics. Normal protocols of placing you on anti-inflammatory abs as well as swabs etc.. the basic principles of post op laser care and complications.  I do not have the settings, nor your background history. This maybe a flare up of acne, or acne ROSACEA. Once again very basic treatment by a dermatologist.

I would get evaluated soon. This needs oral antibiotics and topicals to clear. I'm afraid this is an infection but it might also be exacerbated by the products being used. You need to be seen in person and get treated. Typically my patients have mild redness only at day 3. Breakouts can occur, but usually are much less severe than yours and often can be treated with topicals alone.

See your supervising dermatologist or plastics. Normal protocols of placing you on anti-inflammatory abs as well as swabs etc.. the basic principles of post op laser care and complications.  I do not have the settings, nor your background history. This maybe a flare up of acne, or acne ROSACEA. Once again very basic treatment by a dermatologist. All the best, Dr Davin S. Lim. Brisbane. Australia.