30 seconds of direct sun exposure directly after fraxel treatment on the way to car?

March 18, 2017
Asked By:ehli in San Francisco, CA

This is probably overkill, but leaving the doctor's office after getting my fraxel treatment, I unexpectedly had about 30 seconds to one minute of direct sun exposure at 2pm on my face on my way to the car. Tried blocking with my hand with mild success. Should I expect hyperpigmentation or other negative effects? I plan to never go in the sun ever again after this! Thanks!

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March 27, 2017

Answer: Overkill to Worry About Sun After Fraxel? Don't Worry, but Overkill Is Good When It Comes to the Sun

March 27, 2017

Answer: Overkill to Worry About Sun After Fraxel? Don't Worry, but Overkill Is Good When It Comes to the Sun

March 20, 2017

Answer: Sun exposure

March 20, 2017

Answer: Sun exposure

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