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Fraxel Laser

What it is: a fractionated laser treatment designed for resurfacing wrinkled, sun-damaged, scarred and aging skin

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There are three types of Fraxel laser treatments that address a  range of skin problems and skin types. Fraxel Re:fine is a mild, non-ablative aesthetic laser treatment performed in a series for discoloration, age spots, and general improvement to skin tone. Fraxel Re:store is deeper treatment which uses a fractionated erbium laser and provides non-ablative treatment with minimal downtime. Fraxel Re:pair is an ablative fractionated CO2 laser for the most intensive resurfacing and epidermal repair.

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Can concealers and foundation be used to cover discolorations after Fraxel treatment?

I had Fraxel done a few days ago, and I need to go back to work soon. Can I use concealers and foundation to cover up the brown discoloration due to the treatment?

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November 3, 2008

Yes........

Virginia Stevens, MD
Virginia Stevens, MD

The simple answer is "yes!" There are strategies for concealment depending on what color the discoloration is. A savvy aesthetician versed in color theory should be able to help you.

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November 3, 2008

Fraxel settings can vary

Mary Lupo, MD
Mary Lupo, MD
Board Certified
Dermatologist
Answer by Mary Lupo, MD

The answer depends on many things. Which Fraxel? Restore or Repair? Repair requires longer heal times (at least 5 days) What setting? Higher milli joules mean deeper thermal damage. 20mj for Restore usually means 1 day no make-up. While 30mj or higher for repair means 7 or more days. These are the kinds of issues that should only be answered by your treating dermatologist or plastic surgeon who is familiar with these variables, your unique skin and what setting was used.

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November 3, 2008

Fraxel Treatment and Concealer Make Up

Michael A. Persky, MD
Michael A. Persky, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi L,

Yes, after Fraxel laser treatment you may use concealer make up to cover up the discoloration until your skin returns to its normal color. You should wait 1 to 2 days after Fraxel re:store, and 4 to 5 days after Fraxel re:pair. We recommend a mild moisturizer, followed by a physical sun block. Then a high quality mineral make up such as Jane Iredale will let you return to work looking very good. Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

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