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Rubbing Alcohol or Acetone Before Fraxel?

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Over 3 months ago I had a full face Fraxel Dual 1927 and have been left with distorted skin texture. The esthetician who performed the procedure dabbed my face with either acetone or rubbing alcohol prior to the procedure which I know is routinely done before chemical peels, but is that typical prior to laser resurfacing as well? I'm just trying to figure out what may have went wrong. Would the alcohol have contributed to my complication?

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Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD
Answered on May 17, 2013
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Dr. Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD
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