What are the side effects of Fraxel laser?
What side-effects can I expect after treatment and how long will they last? You will have some slight facial redness and swelling. This usually will last for 3 to 4 days, but this can vary depending on how aggressive the treatment was, and how your body normally heals.
Is Fraxel good for acne scars?
Fraxel is a widely praised, FDA-approved treatment for acne scars. A patient can expect a 50-75% improvement in the skin divots caused by damaging breakouts. Here at The Aesthetic Wellness Center, we use the 1550 wavelength erbium laser of the Fraxel DUAL to treat acne scarring.
Can Fraxel laser cause scarring?
Scarring. Among more commonly reported AFR complications, he says, hypertrophic scars occur rarely with fully ablative procedures, although they’ve been reported with non-ablative fractional resurfacing (NAFR) as well.
Is Fraxel laser painful?
The ‘new’ Fraxel is not painful for most patients; a mild prickling sensation can be felt. We ensure patients are comfortable by applying a topical anaesthetic cream before the treatment and the machine now comes with a Zimmer device, which blows chilled air on the skin as the laser works, distracting nerve endings.
How long do the results of Fraxel laser last?
How long does it take to see results from Fraxel laser treatment? Results are both immediate and progressive. Optimal improvement is usually visible in 2 to 3 months, but the skin can continue to improve for up to a year.
Who should not get Fraxel?
Fraxel treatments cannot be performed on patients who are currently undergoing or have had Accutane treatment within the past six months, are currently pregnant or breastfeeding, using antibiotics or any kind of retinol, have a predisposition to keloid formation or excessive scarring, have suspicious lesions, or have …
How long do the effects of Fraxel laser last?
Fraxel skin resurfacing is designed to stimulate collagen production long-term, so patients typically enjoy the full effect of their treatment after three to six weeks.
