Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.
Fraxel lasers and chemical peels can cause unwanted discloration and pigmentation if not performed conservatively. After melasma laser or chemical peels; the following protocol is advised:Elevase Moisture Booster: Twice daily application of Elevase Moisture Booster to help hydrate chapped, sensitized, and dry skin after treatment. Apply liberally on the treated area and reapply if you are experiencing persistent dryness.Melarase AM + Melarase PM: Once the skin has healed over and the peeled, apply Melarase AM in the morning and Melarase PM in the evening to help reduce abnormal pigmentation or PIH. Melarase creams can help maintain a smooth complexion and should be used for at least several months (Note: one bottle contains one month supply).Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon
The Fraxel laser will definitely leave you red for 48 hours after the procedure. Depending on what setting you had done you can have swelling as well. I am not sure why the physician who is treating you did not explain the procedure and reactions to you. Please keep us posted.
It is normal to have a some redness and swelling after having fraxel laser treatment. The redness is usually transient and lasts anywhere from just few hours to few days depending on the treatment settings. After the swelling and redness subsides you will feel that the texture of skin will feel rough, almost like sandpaper. You should continue keeping your skin well hydrated with hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic moisturizers. Also minimize sun exposure and use a broad-spectrum sunblock as your skin will be more sensitive to sun while it is recovering from laser treatment. You should notice improvement in texture and tone of your skin about 4 to 6 weeks after the laser treatment. Most patients do need more than one treatment when treating acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles.
I recommend following up with your doctor for a formal evaluation and aftercare. 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...
Fraxel is a fabulous laser for reducing pigmentation and fine lines. We call it the "magic eraser" in my office. However, strict sun avoidance is important to keep the sun damage from recurring or getting new pigmentation and wrinkles. Please consult a board certified dermatologist with ex...
You asked an excellent question! While a face lift helps get rid of loose skin, it does nothing to help the actual skin tone, texture, and pigmentation - all which contribute to aging. I recommend to my patients having Fraxel treatments completed one month before surgery or one month ...
The shortest amount of time typically recommended for Fraxel is 3 to 4 weeks. I have many patients who fly in for Fraxel and do the procedure at 3 months or yearly. There is no down side in waiting other than it will take longer to see the full results. Please consult with an experienced bo...
Fraxel is my number one favorite laser for removing brown spots, sun damage, and fine lines. One of the reasons that you read reviews that are unfavorable has to do with many different inexperienced doctors using lasers and saying that they are "Fraxel" when in fact they are not. In e...
Melasma is a very difficult condition to cure because it requires the patient to continue to stay out of the sun and practice strict sun avoidance. The Triluma protocol combined with chemical peels has a great deal of success. I prefer Cosmelan since the results are achieved much more q...
