I had a bacterial infection 3 days after fraxel. It lasted about a week. The skin around my mouth went from red to pink to brown. I’m about 3 weeks post procedure. I’m pretty much allergic to topicals like hydroquinone. Please, someone tell me how to fix this fast. I’m miserable and my doctor doesn’t care. I’ve become a recluse and I just want my life back. I had no idea this was even a possibility, had I been informed I wouldn’t have went through with fraxel.
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July 12, 2018
Answer: Improving Hyperpigmentation--lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, skin care, sun protection, Cosmelan
3 weeks is still a very, very early timeframe. 1. Photograph the grids and problem, 2. Re take photos every month. You should notice improvement. At month 6 if grids are still present, 1927 diode or Thullium lasers can help. 90% of grids settle with time and good skin care. All the best, Dr...
I understand your concern. Bleeding after a Fraxel treatment is not a given, however. This side effect may or may not occur depending on a wide range of factors, including the depth of the treatment and the sensitivity of your skin. It is not necessarily an indication that your treatment will...
The recommendation is to schedule Fraxel treatments about 5 weeks apart to allow for proper skin healing so the deeper layers of the skin can effectively create new collagen. The results of Fraxel treatments for hyperpigmentation can be immediate (within 7 days of treatment) while the res...