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In response to a complaint of redness after a treatment with the Fraxel 1500:

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I have seen rashes like this occuring after thedoctor (chiropractor) at my office performs a fraxel treatment. He is known to not wipe the numbing cream off thoroughly and then puts the gliding gel on directly after. After performing the treatment he does not thoroughly clean the skin and immediately puts aloe on the skin. Clients usually come in days later complaining of a rash and itchiness, especially on the cheeks and chin. Im guessing the rash is from a combination of the heat and multiple substances still being on the skin. It is very important to make sure that the skin is very clean before, during and after the treatment. The topical we use is a 7/7 lidocaine/tetracaine combo and most clients that I've treated come out pretty good without any complications after aside from the swelling.

After the treatment I let the client sit with cold aloe vera along with the simmer chiller blasting cold air onthe face for about 15 mins. Then I have them rinse the skin and I immediately apply the Neocutis BioRestorative Gel that is very light in texture and great for post op care. The Neocutis line is great for burns, scars, rashes, irritations and is best for after fraxel treatments for the first week. It helps the skin get back to a normal state. i usually sell these products along with the Fraxel package so that the client can use the products at home and continue caring for the skin properly. Using anything thick like a vaseline base, bacitracin, heavy creams immediately after the treatment and during the first week post op will irritate and clog the skin and cause more complications.