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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I would suggest you discontinue Retin-A immediately before Fraxel and for a few weeks after Fraxel. The laser will do all of the work for you and Retin-A can make you needlessly irritated.
Although you should always protect your skin from the sun, I advise patients to avoid the sun for one month after Fraxel laser treatments, especially if you have a darker complexion, to avoid hyperpigmentation. You should contact your dermatologist to see if you should start using a...
Timing is always an issue when rejuvenating the face with these products. In general fillers and Botox can usually be done at the same time, but the potential swelling after a laser or fraxel procedure has the potential to move the freshly injected product, whether it be filler or Botox...