I just received Fraxsel laser treatment around my eyes for wrinkles. While the wrinkles look to be gone, what has also appeared are new dark freckles in the treated area. I’m a natural redhead and already had freckles but they are very light and few. My treatment was yesterday- will they go back to normal? F
August 21, 2018
Answer: They will Go Away Hi Missy, What you are experiencing now is the healing process of swelling and pigmentation coming to the surface. The pigmentation will slough off starting around day 3 and will take 5-7 days to slough off completely.
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August 21, 2018
Answer: They will Go Away Hi Missy, What you are experiencing now is the healing process of swelling and pigmentation coming to the surface. The pigmentation will slough off starting around day 3 and will take 5-7 days to slough off completely.
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August 21, 2018
Answer: Darker spots 3 days following Fraxel Hi Missy: You probably had a Fraxel “Restore”1550 nm treatment. Even though this is a non- ablative wavelength there is some skin dryness and slight to moderate darkening as the deep pixels of heated skin exfoliate, working their way to the surface, typically 3-4 days post treatment. These tiny dry dots of skin should flake off nicely over the next week and are temporary. To prevent post treatment hyperpigmentation, which could occur later- at approximately 3 weeks post treatment- remember to follow your physician’s instructions to protect the treated area from ultraviolet light, usually with physical barrier type sunblocks. Treating eyelid lines with non-ablative lasers is a great choice but remember it will require a series of three or more Fraxels. While the skin is laying down new collagen, usually for three or more months after a treatment, lines may, as swelling dissipates, temporarily appear to be more pronounced. There is no need to be concerned. Best to evaluate your results three months after a series of three or more Fraxel Restore treatments. Always seek out an experienced board certified physician to help avoid potential complications and to maximize your results. Physicians will usually increase the laser power and /or density settings with each treatment provided your previous treatment healed as expected.
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August 21, 2018
Answer: Darker spots 3 days following Fraxel Hi Missy: You probably had a Fraxel “Restore”1550 nm treatment. Even though this is a non- ablative wavelength there is some skin dryness and slight to moderate darkening as the deep pixels of heated skin exfoliate, working their way to the surface, typically 3-4 days post treatment. These tiny dry dots of skin should flake off nicely over the next week and are temporary. To prevent post treatment hyperpigmentation, which could occur later- at approximately 3 weeks post treatment- remember to follow your physician’s instructions to protect the treated area from ultraviolet light, usually with physical barrier type sunblocks. Treating eyelid lines with non-ablative lasers is a great choice but remember it will require a series of three or more Fraxels. While the skin is laying down new collagen, usually for three or more months after a treatment, lines may, as swelling dissipates, temporarily appear to be more pronounced. There is no need to be concerned. Best to evaluate your results three months after a series of three or more Fraxel Restore treatments. Always seek out an experienced board certified physician to help avoid potential complications and to maximize your results. Physicians will usually increase the laser power and /or density settings with each treatment provided your previous treatment healed as expected.
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