What will my skin look like after the Fraxel laser procedure?
Most patients report a mild sunburn sensation for about an hour after the Fraxel laser treatment. The skin will have a pinkish tone for five to seven days – this is a normal sign that your skin is healing deeply. Swelling is minimal and generally resolves in two to three days. New epidermal skin develops immediately and this process of skin repair involves: • Bronzing – your skin will develop a bronze appearance that lasts anywhere from 3 to 14 days. • Dryness – your skin will micro-exfoliate naturally as the reorganised epidermal skin replaces dead tissue. • Sunscreen – you will need to apply a sunscreen twice a day for several months after the treatment.
