After 1st fraxel dual session my skin oozed yellow fluid & crusted over. Is this normal? (Photo)

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I had fraxel dual from my dr 3 days ago to to correct my acne and burn scarring. He told me to tell him what settings to use but I had no clue. I had fraxel a couple years ago with a different dr who used high settings, but I had no odd side effects. My current derm set it at 8/10 and I oozed yellow liquid & it crusted over. When I called, he told me to use Polysporin. I'm worried all the crust and raw skin may cause more scarring? & is it normal that my burn scar is showing no improvement yet?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest speaking to your dermatologist for the appropriate skin care at this time.  You have a burn that needs to be treated so you do not get long term hyperpigmentation or scarring. Crusting and ozzing isn't normal, so this should be evaluated as well to ensure no infection or allergic reaction is taking place. Best, Dr. Emer.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

This is not my experience with the Fraxel Dual.  Looking at the day 1 photo, I would be concerned for infection, but the day 2 photo is better.  Sometimes serous fluid can ooze and when it drys, can look like that.  I'd run it by your doctor and see what he/she thinks, in person.

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After 1st fraxel dual session my skin oozed yellow fluid & crusted over. Is this normal? (Photo)

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