Fraxel Repair rejuvenating treatment can reduce deep wrinkles and turn the skin smoother, making patients look younger. The laser works on small sections of the skin at a time, which will reduce the potential scarring and result in minimal down time. Fraxel Repair is safer than other skin treatments, but you should know that there are potential side effects.
Redness of Skin
Redness of skin will occur in all patients after a Fraxel Repair treatment, but the strength and the duration of this side effect varies. The skin on the face may look as if you are blushing or have a sunburn, while the skin on your body may only get a pinkish hue. The redness should disappear in less than 1 week. A pinkish hue may be noticeable if you have a lighter skin complexion; at worst, this may last up to 1 month.
Swelling
Swelling after Fraxel Repair is inevitable, but it should go away within 1 week of the treatment. You may not notice major swelling during the first 24 hours, but you will clearly notice it on the day following the procedure.
Oozing
Oozing may be present only for the first 24 hours after the procedure. Your physician will probably recommend a topical ointment that you can apply on the treated areas.
Delayed Wound Healing
The skin should heal in less than a week, but in rare cases it may be delayed. The healing time depends on several factors including your age, skin type and the capacity of the skin to heal.
Scarring
Fraxel Repair presents fewer risks of scarring, but this can be a side effect of the treatment. If the laser's intensity is too high and unsuitable for the skin, scarring may occur. If you choose an experienced Fraxel Repair specialist, this is less likely to happen. A professional will know exactly how to adapt the laser's intensity according to the condition of your skin.
Skin Flaking
The skin may start to flake after 3 to 5 days following the Fraxel Repair procedure. This may not occur in all patients, but you can expect this side effect. Get a rich moisturizing lotion to apply on the skin.
Skin Color Changes
Post Fraxel Repair treatment, the skin may suffer some color changes. This is due to the fact that the pigments of the skin are affected during the procedure, especially if the laser beams are too aggressive. The skin may suffer from hyper pigmentation or look more discolored.
Acne Activation
Although it's rare, acne can re-activate after a Fraxel Repair Treatment. This is due to the fact that the laser beams stimulate the skin to produce collagen and ellastin and these can make the skin oilier, resulting in the occurrence of acne.
It is important to choose a Fraxel Repair specialist with experience to minimize these potential side effects. The physician should be able to tell what your skin tissues need and how aggressive the treatment should be.
