I heard that subcision followed by Fraxel Laser has had great results for acne scar patients (I am not sure if this is in the same session or separate). I have had 5 Fraxel treatments, and it has been over 4 months since my last one. Is it alright to have subcision now (in reverse order)? What effect, good or bad, will subcision have on the collagen remodelling process initiated by Fraxel? How about other treatments such as TCA cross (medium to deep peeling)?
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October 20, 2009
Answer: Subcision to repair acne scars after Fraxel laser
Yes, we do see acne flares in patient's who get Fraxel treatment. We often put patients on doxycycline orally and try to use petrolatum free products on the skin.
Your acne should calm down fairly quickly and you will be able to have further Fraxel treatments. Don't worry.
Hi awalk,
Very good question, as well as a concern that I had 20 years ago when I first began using lasers on patients. I did not want to find out like Madam Curie did with X-ray radiation that the lasers caused cancer years later.
With respect to "laser damage" versus "solar...
The healing response of the skin to the thermal heating of the skin from laser such as Fraxel can cause a sensation of itching. As long as it is not associated with a rash, it is not abnormal and should not be of concern. It is often improved with better hydration of the skin. If a rash is...