What will my face look like after Fraxel?

After a Fraxel treatment the skin will appear pink and sensitive, and might become slightly swollen — basically like a bad sunburn. But have no fear, for fresh new skin is on its way and within one week you will have the most glowing, baby fresh skin you’ve seen in years.

How long does it take to heal from Fraxel repair?

Most patients experience two to two and half weeks of downtime following a Fraxel® Re:pair treatment. Red, raw, swollen skin is typical following an ablative laser resurfacing treatment like Fraxel® Re:pair.

How long until you see results from Fraxel?

2 to 3 months
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. Each laser treatment markedly improves skin quality.

How painful is Fraxel repair?

Is it painful and how is it done? Fraxel repair is performed in my office using local anesthetic. It is very tolerable, the only patients who seem to have much discomfort are smokers, or those who abuse drugs or alcohol. There is no pain once the treatment is over, and during the recovery period.

How long does it take for collagen to rebuild after Fraxel?

As a rule of thumb, the body needs about 12 weeks to rebuild collagen. This is a fairly short period of time given that it takes years to degrade collagen in a way that causes visible signs of aging.

Can Fraxel make skin worse?

It is not uncommon to have an acne flare after Fraxel Laser and there is also appropriate treatment to resolve it. Typically, you will start to notice the difference within a day after your third treatment. However, some photographs before and after the treatments would be helpful to determine the results.

How many times can you do Fraxel?

If it’s pigment, you will see results in one to two sessions. If you’re trying to get rid of wrinkles or acne scarring, it’s three to five sessions. For both acne and wrinkles, it’s recommended to space out sessions four weeks apart. For photo damage, you space out sessions six to eight weeks apart.

What are the dangers of Fraxel repair?

Fine lines,deeper wrinkles,and furrows

How much does Fraxel repair cost?

The typical cost for fraxel repair treatment is $800 to $1,000 per treatment area. Each treatment on the face will probably require three separate procedures to achieve the desired results. This means the average total cost of fraxel repair on the face will be between $2,100 and $3,000—not including the price of any secondary treatment.

How does Fraxel restore is performed?

Slowly Improving. So I am slowly improving. I have been working hard with Dr. Emer and his staff along with a local skin person here in my town.

How long after Fraxel re?

The results of a Fraxel® Re:pair become apparent after a few weeks as the body restores skin layers and rebuilds the collagen matrix. Limiting time in the sun (even when wearing sun block) reduces the risk of patchy skin pigmentation during healing.