What are Fraxel Laser Treatments Like?
Fraxel Laser Treatments typically happen at your doctor’s office or at a Medical Day Spa and require no following downtime. You can return to your normal activities following your session. All treatments begin with a skin cleansing and an anesthetic cream is applied that typically takes 45 to 60 minutes to activate. Once the anesthetic is working the laser is applied with a handheld device. The laser treatment typically lasts 25 to 30 minutes, but depends on the amount of surface treated. Most people describe the laser treatment as feeling “prickly,” but not painful. You may notice slight swelling or reddening the first two days after treatment. This can be minimized with make up. Most people compare the recovery period to a mild sunburn. Your face will be flushed (and then “tanned” or bronzed) for a week or so and your skin will begin to flake off. This is part of the healing process, allowing your skin to recover and for collagen to be regenerated. Most people have about five Fraxel
