Fraxel three weeks ago for stretch marks on abdomen and hips. Hip ones were white and old, belly ones were purple and new. Left with disgusting, distinct red marks. Never thought these would last so long.
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July 24, 2015
Answer: Fraxel for Stretch Marks
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
I am sorry for your side effects but it does not sound like you had the Fraxel laser. It sounds more like IPL laser. Perhaps the settings were too strong for you or your skin type. Unfortunately too often I see patients who were told they had Fraxel and they find out later that it was not th...
Redness and some swelling directly after a Fraxel laser treatment is common and should be expected. The majority of the redness will subside the first 7 days after treatment and a small amount of pink, or "rosy glow," will last for a few weeks after the treatment. For some patients dark tones...
Fraxel laser is a great laser for reducing pigmentation and fine lines. If they were treating you with the 1927 wavelength then you should have had "sandpaper" like skin. I have not seen oily and pimples months after Fraxel. I would recommend that you consult a board certified de...
