Normal healing after Fractora? (Photos)

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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.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

Of all the microneedling RF devices, I think this is the most risky. If the footplate is not flush with the skin or there is fluid between the handpiece and the skin, there is a chance for arcing and burn. I would start retin a and hydroquinone. Possibly PRP as well.

Dinesh Maini, MBChB · Answer

Dear SteelThank you very much for your pictures and question. I would ask your doctor to urgently put you on an antipigmentation regimen as I think you are right.Don't worry too much about the scabbing and breakouts as they will all settle.Kind RegardsDr Dinesh MainiZenith Cosmetic Clinics

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