The Fraxel laser is used selectively on the skin; as a result, tiny, evenly spaced wounds are created. Since much of the skin is not injured in the process, the downtime for Fraxel Repair is much less than any other type of ablative laser treatment. Still, for best results, you should be aware of all Fraxel laser side effects and also how to fix them.
Instructions

First of all, be sure to discuss everything with your doctor when you are consulting about treatment. Before doing the actual procedure, your skin care specialist or doctor should explain in detail everything you need to do after the treatment, as well as what you can expect in the days following the treatment. You must read this instruction very well and if you do not understand any part, always ask the doctor to explain the point.

Once the treatment is finished, one of the side effects of the fraxel laser will be slightly red, tender and swollen skin. Therefore, you must take very good care of it; and use only a milder soap-free facial cleanser on your face twice a day. It can be Cetaphil, which is a soap-free cleanser and is always washed off with lukewarm water. Never rub or scrub your skin; and after washing, gently dry it with a towel or you can let it dry naturally.

Emollient creams and lotions should be used to keep the skin moist. For three days after having carried out the treatment, these healing ointments must be generously applied. Your doctor may prescribe this ointment or give you one. Another side effect of the Fraxel laser is dry skin; so it is very important that you order the product as a post-treatment. Most of the time, your dermatologist will offer you products specifically designed to speed recovery from laser treatment.

You will also need to be more careful about your diet after fraxel laser treatment. You have to make sure that your diet is good and that you are getting adequate sleep. To stimulate collagen formation, you can take 1,000 milligrams of vitamin C or any collagen supplement drink for one month after treatment. Also, to ensure your skin heals properly and premature skin aging does not occur, stop smoking and avoid sugar and alcohol.

After treatment is complete, it is best to avoid the sun for at least the next 14 days. Sun exposure can be very damaging to skin that has been treated with the fraxel laser; so if you have to go out, make sure you’ve applied plenty of sunscreen to your skin 10 minutes before you go out. On top of that, wear sunglasses and a brimmed hat while out in the sun. This should continue even after the initial 14 days, as the treatment will leave your skin sensitive to sunlight.

When the healing process of your skin is complete, you should apply the vitamin C serum that has been prescribed by your doctor. This serum will help nourish the skin and further stimulate its healing process. Some products you can ask your skin care specialist about are Cellex-C and Pre Heal Serum from iS Clinical. You must apply the serum twice a day to avoid the side effects of the fraxel laser.

To discuss how well your progress is, make an appointment with your doctor six weeks to a month after treatment. If your skin damage is not that deep, one treatment will be enough to correct it. But for severe skin damage due to sun exposure or deep acne scarring, another Fraxel laser treatment may be required to achieve the desired result.