I got a fractora fractional treatment done on the 21st (4 days post procedure at this point). I have a LOT of scabbing and some new breakouts too. The scabbing looks like it could leave behind PIH (which I was told never happened with fractora), and now I'm worried. Feeling more self conscious now than before I got the treatment done! Is this normal? From what I read, "pinpoint" scabbing is normal, but these are large scabs.
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Fractora is a great treatment for under the eyes. I typically use the 60 tip in this area, which is great for superficial lines. As others have stated, a series of treatments is recommended (usually 3 treatments-but depends on severity of lines) and it is best to...
Even RF can leave marks, I have seen this with all forms of stamping procedures, or fractional. This includes all the devices like fractional CO2, Profractional erbium, RF MAX, eMatrix, etc..in most cases skin goes back normal within a few week, some cases are prolonged for months. The use of ...
I don't think that the Fractora is as safe as other RF microneedling devices. If the footplate isn't flush with the skin or there is blood or fluid between the skin and footplate, there is a chance for a burn. I think this happened to you and now there is some scarring. I would treat with Fraxel...
