Is electrolysis safe to be done before or during fraxel laser resurfacing of the face?

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I will be doing a series of laser resurfacing on my face (nonablative) and I want to to do electrolysis as well. Should I wait after the whole laser series are done, or can I do it in between sessions? Do these treatments affect each other in any way?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office specializes in ablative laser treatments in Los Angeles. It is preferable if the skin is left intact immediately prior to ablative treatments. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Fraxel is a fabulous laser for resurfacing the skin and has very little down time with excellent results.  I would definitely not do electrolysis at the same time.  I would have two weeks in between the laser and the other procedure.  For the best results please consult a board certified dermatologist with a great deal of experience with Fraxel laser.

Michael H. Gold, MD · Answer

Thanks for your
question – and as far as I know, there are no contraindications of doing
electrolysis before or during Fraxel laser treatments. Having said this, I
would recommend not doing the same together – I would not want to do anything
that could interfere with the healing associated with fractionated lasers, so
do the lasers first, get the results you want, and if you need to do
electrolysis, then go ahead with it afterwards.

I would consult with
a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for this and all concerns
related to these procedures.

Is electrolysis safe to be done before or during fraxel laser resurfacing of the face?

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