Fraxel™ - Related FAQ's
Q: Will I get discolored holes after Fraxel laser?A: I have been treating skin with Fraxel Restore laser for nearly a decade and haven't seen this on patients except those that saw me for a second opinion having had treatment elsewhere and were concerned about their appearance. In these cases they had had treatment by another type of laser. There is a temporary darkening of the spots treated and this can be seen more readily under magnification but it sheds normally. You must wear a good sunscreen to avoid hyperpigmentation.
Q: Can Fraxel Restore be used for improving oily skin?
A: I have not noticed any improvement in the skin's oil production, in those who have very oily skin, from Fraxel Restore laser treatment.
Q: I have a keloid on my earlobe from earpiercing. I want to have my eyelids lasered but will I get keloids there too?
A: Keloids are uncommon on the eyelids. You probably won't develop keloids or hypertrophic scars there. It can happen though, that you may get skin to tighten so much that the lower eyelids could be contracted to a lower position and they may not seal the eye with tears which can make it dry out. This could be a serious complication requiring a lot of eyedrops and observation.
Q: I have loose skin underneath my eyelids but I don't want surgery. Can a chemical peel help?
A: Yes some TCA (trichloracetic acid) chemical peels can help tighten the skin, but Fraxel Repair laser resurfacing may provide a better improvement in the skin texture. There is about 10 to 12 days of healing and you must follow the post-operative instructions given to you by the physician in order for you to heal well.
Q: After Fraxel laser can I go in a tanning bed if I use sunscreen?
A: No. You shouldn't go after Fraxel or any laser resurfacing into a tanning bed. That's just bad judgment. Tanning beds give you wrinkles and increase your chance dramatically to develop skin cancer.
Q: I am 72 years old and hate my wrinkles. I want to have them lasered off but am I too old for this treatment?
A: Age has nothing to do with your decision or the physician's in determining if you are a candidate for laser resurfacing. Your skin's condition, concurrent health conditions, medications, risk factors, etc. matter much more than your age. Speak to an expert laser resurfacing physician to evaluate your wrinkles and see if Botox, fillers, and/or laser would help.
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