I had 5 sessions done of fraxel to my stretch marks. The stretch marks did go from pink to white but the pigmentation left from fraxel is worst. I rather have my stretch marks back. It's been 5 months and no change and I've been on hydroquinone 2% and 4%. No change. Any suggestions? I am desperate. It looks so bad.
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Fraxel Re:Store is a very gentle laser that works wonderfully on Hispanic and darker skins. The settings should be adjusted based on your particular skin hue. Depending on the depth and age of your scar, microneedling and even subcision may be necessary. As a caveat, scars can be improved but...
Thank you for your question. Fraxel is a non-invasive laser treatment that utilizes fractional laser technology that helps your skin look newer and younger. Side effects may include redness and a sunburned feeling that dissipates in a few hours after treatment. The maximum results are usually...
Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon to have an acne flare after Fraxel Laser and there is also appropriate treatment to resolve it. Typically, you will start to notice the difference within a day after your third treatment. However, some photographs before and after the treatments...
