If you or your doctor (an experienced dermatologist with laser experience) are not sure whether or not you would be a safe candidate for the laser treatment, a small 'test spot' can always be performed to see how you will heal before you have an entire area treated. Ideally, photos...
I would not recommend popping a pimple after a fraxel laser treatment. If your goal is to resurface your skin due to acne scars you will want to avoid causing more damage. Allow your skin to heal naturally. Acne breakouts are fairly common after a Fraxel treatment. If you...
I always recommend getting specific advice from the treating physician. My patients are usually advised to restart the bleaching agents in 7-21 days depending on the laser used, and the aggressiveness of the settings.