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Day 3 Of Subcision And Fraxel Repair-Should I Do The Suction Method?

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(@charisma786)

Posted : 07/20/2014 8:55 pm

So I had subcision and fraxel repair (60 mj and 40 percent density and multiple passes done at all directions) on Friday. I know a lot of people advocate the suction method and I have a hand held suction that I had ordered from own doc but I am hesitant to use it as I just had a very high fraxel repair treatment right after my subcision and the scabs are almost all off. Should I wait to do the suction method when I do this procedure six months from now or start suction method tomorrow?

Thanks!

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(@missamua)

Posted : 07/20/2014 10:11 pm

Since there's already trauma from the subcision AND the laser, it may not be a good idea to combine the suction, especially if you have scabs. I would normally suggest suctioning after subcision, but in this case I'd let your skin heal. If you don't get the results you're looking for, definitely try subcision + suction, just not in conjunction with laser resurfacing.

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(@charisma786)

Posted : 07/20/2014 10:14 pm

Thank you! I will wait and see how it heals. So far I have minimal bruising from subcision because the doctor said it wasn't too bound down. I will properly report my results two to three weeks from now!

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(@missamua)

Posted : 07/20/2014 10:37 pm

You may not see improvement for up to three months after both procedures, but perhaps post some progress pictures (if you're comfortable with that) and/or updates. Some people starting seeing some results 4 weeks after, although usually minimal.

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(@blahblahblahblahz)

Posted : 07/21/2014 1:36 am

I've heard doctors make the analogy that newly resurfaced skin is like "wet cement." Meaning you must have a strict hands-off policy until it heals because any little trauma or nick can leave scars on the newly forming skin. The new epidermis that is regenerating is very fragile.

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