I recently had two fraxel treatments for mild skin issues: uneven skin tone, sun damage.
My last treatment was five weeks ago, and while my skin tone is great, my eyes are still notably puffy. This results in dark circles under my eyes and the appearance that I didn't get a good night of sleep. Two weeks ago I saw my dermatologist, who told me that the residual swelling was not abnormal, and that I should continue to treat the areas with ice packs for ten minutes per day.
I have followed the recommendation but the swelling does not seem to be subsiding. Is this a normal side effect of the fraxel treatment? Will the swelling eventually go away or did I trade slightly uneven skin for permanently puffy eyes
HC
Submitted by HC on March 22, 2008 - 7:28pm. Viewed 203 times
7/10/08
Wow, you have the exact thing I was trying to find an answer to. I had very aggressive fraxel on my lower eyelids and though it has only been 2 weeks I have the same puffy "bags" you are describing. I sort of wish I had my own eyes back before the treatment. I have been obsessing about having these swollen bags forever. Have yours gotten any better yet??
7/10/08
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