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Why Did my Scars Come Back After Fraxel Repair?

Jenny_fungMay 25, 2010
I've undergone 7 times of fraxel restore the results are quite good and then I wanna attain more so I did the repair but why my scars come back after I did it (although it slightly improves again afterwards)

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Dr. D.J. Verret, MD
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Answered on Jan 18, 2011
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Steven F. Weiner, MD

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Thank you for your question! A series of Fraxel treatments can improve acne scars by 50 to 80%.Fraxel will soften and smooth your skin reducing scarring to a noticeable degree. In order to achieve this, I tend to recommend 3-4 treatments to achieve the optimal results. In addition, there is no...

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Hi, How long to avoid the sun? Forever! Just kidding. You should consult with your treating physician for the answers to thes questions. The risk of sun exposure after Fraxel repair is hyperpigmentation. I would advise you to do your running very early or at sundown with sun block and a hat....

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