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Fraxel Laser Acne Treatment Reviews
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elliesma from New York, NY
March 8, 2008
| Pros | Had it yesterday. I am not very red but I am swollen. I could go out if I needed to without feeling self conscious. I think I have reacted better than most compared to other posts I have read. |
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| Cons | Hurt around the eyes, hairline and jawline. The rest of my face was manageable. I was ready to be done when he was done though. I am starting to have a little breakout around the lip line. Mini postules the size of a pin head. |
| Bottom line | If it improves your self confidence and makes you feel and look better - do it. I am supposed to go back in one month for 2nd treatment. Also, I used the newest laser and went to a top doc. Do your research and find a great board certified dermatologist. I used the clear numbing gel, 2 pain pills, the cooling fan, anti-biotic for a week and 3 days worth of anti swelling pills. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $1,000.00 |
Lisa from Oneonta ny
February 16, 2008
| Pros | Little down time! |
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| Cons | expensive |
| Bottom line | I am so happy I did not listen to the bad reviews and took the plunge! It is amazing. After one treatment at level 60, which I was told was the lowest she would go, I can't believe how much better I look. I would say, exept for my deeper acne scars, that I am 40 to 50% better. I don't look like scarface in grey light! Make sure that whoever does this is aggressive and not just taking your money. Also, just to let people know, I got rid of my acne simply by eliminating dairy...If you have cystic acne, look it up! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $400.00 |
Anonymous from Sydney, Australia
February 6, 2008
| Pros | Results, results and results. Feeling great, looking forward to minimising these stupid scars.. |
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| Cons | 3-4 days of Hybernating, Telling your friends lies that you can't see them as I felt self conscious with my Red cheeks and shiny face.. But all up definately worth it |
| Bottom line | Shop around, get a few quotes from different Doctors, I found some doctors just wanted to get your money, offering 4 visits and get the 5th one half price... The Laser specialist I am seeing is great, recommending I wait 3 months between treatments as she has seen maximum results this way... I've been twice so far and already I'm seeing big improvemnts, she expects 4 treatments should do it and only charges $400 per treatment... |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $400.00 |
anonymous from New York, NY
February 1, 2008
| Pros | I've had 3 treatments for fairly severe acne scarring. The last was 2 1/2 months ago. I'd tried C02 laser & saw minimal improvement. The Fraxel did the job--my skin is so much better! I'd planned to do 4 but don't know if I really need another |
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| Cons | It's painful but certainly bearable, and I was very red for a day or two, but it's well worth the results. |
| Bottom line | Find a dermatologist who specializes in Fraxel (my doctor only does Fraxel at the practice she shares with another dermatologist). After you've had your treatments, I recommend going in for occasional hydroxy peels, which tighten the pores and help prevent further breakouts. I am in my mid-50's and have struggled with this all my life. It is awesome! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $1,500.00 |
amy from georgia
January 27, 2008
| Pros | it works! cost 100 more with meds. i have had 3 treatments and i dont think i will need anymore. maybe once a year if i am lucky! just for up keep of my skin but my skin looks great! 32 years old love it |
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| Cons | my md puts on numbing cream before and i had the med because i had a driver and i didnt feel any pain except for about 30 min after while i was leaving |
| Bottom line | i have had three treatments and i could see it worked right away with the frist treatment. 2nd even more. i have just finished my 3rd treatment and this time i got a cold sore. the frist 2 i did not. i took meds to prevent it each time. with my experience i was swollen for about 3 days red 5 to 7. i had no peeling because i used biafine thru the frist 4 to 5 days thats the trick. so if i peeled you could not tell. my face stayed smooth. i hurt for about 30 min after i used cold packs on my face. but my face was red for about a week and i didnt use makeup after treatment i cant imagine that it was all about the biafine and sunscreen for me! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $1,300.00 |
E from Bay Area
January 12, 2008
| Pros | Improved acne scarring, fine lines, skin discoloration, & tightened skin/pores. |
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| Cons | Slightly painful during procedure, burning sensation for 1-2 hours after procedure, intense redness and swelling for first couple days after treatment. Laser stimulates the oil glands so I had a hard time with break-outs around my chin area. |
| Bottom line | Definitely well worth the time, cost, pain of getting the treatment. I have had 4 treatments so far and my skin has drastically improved in all areas. One treatment erases about a few years of damage. The more treatments, the more drastic the improvements. You can't expect miracles, but years of skin damage are gone after only a few treaments and only a few months. I did break out after the treatments, but that's only temporary, but the results are permanent. |
| Recommended | Yes |
kungfugeisha from nyc
December 20, 2007
| Pros | none |
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| Cons | hypopigmentation |
| Bottom line | Went to a reputable dermatologist in NJ. I have fair asian/irish skin so I expressed my hyperpigmentation concerns with my doctor. The procedure was only really painful on my cheeks, where most of my acne scars exist. I am not sure if he cranked up the power for these areas but there is now hypopigmentation and what appears to be slightly raisd striations. |
| Recommended | No |
Anonymous from Miami, Fl
December 4, 2007
| Pros | leaves skin glowing, tightens pores, and brings lots of confidence! |
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| Cons | it is a little expensive |
| Bottom line | i have had to deal with acne scars for the first time in my life and as much makeup i used to put on, nothing would cover them. The Fraxel Laser was an answer to my prayers, because just when i had given up hope for any improvement i heard of the laser. It really is amazing i have had 3 treatments and i am so satisfied! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $800.00 |
Anonymous
December 3, 2007
| Pros | Immediate results, little downtime, CONFIDENCE |
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| Cons | sedation |
| Bottom line | I received my first Fraxel treatment last week and I could see immediate results for my acne scars. I was actually sedated during my treatment, because my doctor is more of an "aggressive" treater, which I love. After seeing so much improvement with just one treatment, I can't wait to see what my skin looks like after two or three. It is expensive, but worth the money. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $750.00 |
mel from North Carolina
November 23, 2007
| Pros | one day downtime for me |
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| Cons | need more than one treatment |
| Bottom line | This is a much better version of the old full faced co2 laser that made acne actually look worse. I saw a noticable difference in one treatment in both wrinkles and scarring. However, it took 4 weeks to see a difference whereas, the temporary erbium was right away. This is well worth the money. For one thing, this is actually a PERMANENT change as my dr. says, whereas the erbium is only TEMPORARY. Dr. says IPL's & erbiums are not much different than getting a series of microdermabrasion (which is much cheaper!) And he offers both lasers! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $1,000.00 |
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