Is the Fraxel laser procedure safe?
Due to the unique delivery of the Fraxel laser system there are very few risks associated with the treatment. However, the skin can be highly sensitive and care must be taken to minimise any adverse reactions. Please ensure that you complete your medical and skin history forms in full and discuss any skin problems you may have with your practitioner. The most frequently associated risks are as follows and normally disappear within a few days or weeks of treatment: • Swelling/redness/blanching/burns/blisters/scabbing/hyper or hypo-pigmentation changes/bruising/mild to moderate discomfort/itching/cold sores/infection/keloid formation/punctuate bleeding/skin textural changes/milia/acne eruption/permanent scarring. • In the unlikely event of an adverse reaction permanent scarring may occur. Please note that the following have NOT been reported after Fraxel®, but could occur as a totally unrelated clinical incidence – skin cancers (including melanoma).
