I got Fraxel Refine on the highest setting on my self inflicted scars approximately 1 month ago. It has finished peeling and now I am left with what looks like Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation. Is this normal and will this fade? I have asian skin.
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Fraxel is a great laser for sun damage, hyperpimentation, age spots, wrinkles, and fine lines. It would be very helpful to post a before photo so that I could see your pigmentation. Do you know what settings you had done. I would consult with a board certified dermatologist for an evaluation.
When hyper pigmentation is the result of sun damage the Fraxel is a fabulous option. If the sun damage is Melasma then there are some different treatment options available. Clear and Brilliant which is a mini Fraxel can be effective as well as the Fraxel on the 1550 setting. I have also had a...
Melasma is a difficult condition to treat. There are times that Cosmelan or chemical peels are the preferred treatment for a patient. The different settings can give you different results and the pigmentation setting may not be good for a patient with melasma. For the best cosmetic res...
