1. HOME
  2. /
  3. Q&A
  4. /
  5. FRAXEL LASER QUESTIONS
  6. /
  7. HOW TO TREAT SIDE EFFECT...

How to treat side effect of Fraxel laser causing orange peel skin texture? (photos)

April 18, 2019
Asked By:skindramas in Sydney, AU

Hi everyone !!! I’m desperately seeking help as my Dr is unsure of why has happened to my skin. I had fraxel done 6 months ago and for the past four months my skin has turned rough and bumpy. I stopped using all Products and only wash with cetaphil and apply DermAid hydrocortisone to my face 1%. Still no changes to the skin .I originally wanted to procedure to improve skin texture, help with congested skin and sebaceous Hyperplasia.

7 photos

Answers (1)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
July 14, 2019

Answer: Improving Skin after Fraxel--add microneedling, prp, skin care, PDT therapy

http://Jasonemermd.com
1 person found this helpful
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
(476)
Book a virtual consultation
MOST RECENT
July 14, 2019

Answer: Improving Skin after Fraxel--add microneedling, prp, skin care, PDT therapy

1 person found this helpful
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
(476)
Book a virtual consultation
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
TAKE OUR TREATMENT FINDER QUIZ

Recommended reading

Fraxel Laser

Everything you need to know about Fraxel Laser

  • 59% worth it
  • 536.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $1,550
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
TAKE OUR TREATMENT FINDER QUIZ
ADVERTISEMENT

Browse related questions

Fraxel Day 3: Washed face. Flaky skin has come off. Now looks BRIGHT red. Is this normal? How soon until the redness resolves?
William Groff, DO says:

Day 3 is early for the skin to come off and my guess is that you rubbed it off when you were washing your face. This is not ideal.  As a dermatologist, I frequently remind my patients not to pick or rub their skin off prematurely, as this can lead to problems. In the meantime, it is critical ...

Read 2 Doctor Answers
What can be done to improve rough elbows?
Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD says:

Skin on the elbows is tougher and thicker of course, So any darkening or dryness is more noticeable. Try first some exfoliation - following your shower or bath, dry your elbows well with a cotton towel (this will provide some exfoliation on it's own). Then apply a cream with glycolic acid...

Read 2 Doctor Answers
Are there any Fraxel type lasers that can be used on medium brown to dark skin to resurface skin?
William Groff, DO says:

While the choices for African American skin are more limited, there are treatments that can produce excellent results for darker skin tones without risk for side effects. In my office, I feature more than 50 different laser devices so that I can customize treatments to the needs of every one of...

Read 3 Doctor Answers
Popular topics
rednessunder eyeslarge poresstretch marksneck

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.