How to Shave After Fraxel Restore?

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It's 4 days after my first restore procedure. I can't avoid shaving now that I'm back at work, but what can I do - in the way of moisturizing and how I shave - to minimize the rawness and bumps/whiteheads around my mouth (where my beard is thickest) that I get from shaving?

Lorrie Klein, MD · Answer

You can wash, shave and moisturize after your Fraxel laser treatment, just be gentle!  There is no reason you need to be overly cautious.  If you have whiteheads they may break but that should not be a problem.  You might want to give your doctor a call and have him/her prescribe something to reduce them however.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

Fortunately, despite seeing flaking or redness, the skin is completely epithelialized within 24 hours after Fraxel Restore so you can use a conditioning shaving cream and moisturizers designed for sensitive skin,  but no exfoliants or alpha hydroxy acid creams during your sessions.

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