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Fraxel Laser Acne Treatment Reviews
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Cali Girl from Bakersfiedl Ca
July 4, 2007
| Pros | Skin looks alot better, scars have definatley softened and this is just my second treatment |
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| Cons | Swollen for at least 3- 4days broke out a little and really red |
| Bottom line | I ve had a total of 2 treatments so far and the results are evident. I can also completley agree w/ oregon comments on the agressivenes the doctor needs to have on treating the area.I notice the intensity my doctor uses when going over the more severe scarring.And I know thats going to impact the outcome of my results. And so far its looking as though their is a light finally at the end of the tunnel.And Im excited!!! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $1,000.00 |
liliana from miami
July 1, 2007
| Pros | my skin had an excellent improved... look a lot a lot better |
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| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $4,000.00 |
Jessica from Oregon
June 29, 2007
| Pros | Really evened out my skin tone and minimized post acne redness. Made a significant difference in my scaring. I feel human again and don't have to constantly make excuses for my skin:) |
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| Cons | You are swolen and red for many days after treatment...don't believe the "no down time"...you won't feel sick but you won't want to go anywhere...I call that down time. You need 4-5 treatments minimum and at $950 a pop it really adds up. |
| Bottom line | I had 5 fraxel laser treatments and can say that I am very glad I did. The fraxel really helped with discoloration and my scars are significantly smaller. They also say I will have up to a year of further healing so I am hoping for even better results. My skin is definitely not perfect, but the difference the fraxel made is quite remarkable. Everyone is commenting on how good my skin looks... My doctor was very aggressive with the treatment. For anyone who is considering this procedure for scarring, I would ask the md the levels they will put you at. My doctor had me at the max levels okayed by the FDA. I know this is why I've had such a positive result. My sister did the same procedure with someone else who was not as agressive and she is not happy with her results at all. My doctor says that it is the depth and density that make a difference. Bottom Line: don't bother unless your doctor is willing to go deep! |
| Recommended | Yes |
Anonymous from alexnadria
June 14, 2007
| Pros | skin looks better....I have had 3 treatments so far. Ad says "flawless" skin - I seriously doubt that I will have this outcome.... |
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| Cons | would like to see more improvement - treatments are $1,150 each. |
| Bottom line | I want to get RID of blackheads and acne scare and large pores - I doubt that I will have this outcome. Skin looks better, but that's about it. I still see the lines. |
| Price paid | $3,375.00 |
Anonymous from Manila, Philippines
June 10, 2007
| Cons | Had my 3rd fraxel. Very little improvement on skin texture. Mild acne scars still there. The blue dye stays on several days. Right after treatment is the worst: the pain, the swelling, blue tinged face. |
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| Bottom line | After 3 treatments, I have yet to see any kind of good results. Skin texture the same, minor acne and dermabrasion scars still there. Am exceptionally unhappy about having to have a blue tinged face for several days after treatment. The dye is hard to wash off. Am glad I have only 2 more treatments left in the package that I bought. It's such a pain to go through it. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $1,700.00 |
Anonymous from Texas
May 23, 2007
| Pros | minimal down time. |
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| Cons | benefit (or lack thereof) does not justify the huge price tag |
| Bottom line | I had 4 treatments last year, prior to the upgrade in techonology to the Fraxel II. $4,000 later, I had no improvment at all in my scarring. There was very mild improvement in my skin firmness and some fine lines, but this was gradual after treatment. I was very discouraged, as others with my type of scarring (rolling) seem to do better with Fraxel than I did. Prior to the Fraxel, I had had 5 treatments of a combo of Erbium YAG and Smoothbeam,which also did nothing. I just met with a new laser Dr, who says the Fraxel II might actually work for me. Needless to say, I'm skeptical. After close to $10,000 of treatment that did not work, it's hard to commit to another round with another laser, though maybe new Dr will make the difference. NOTE TO THIS WEBSITE: THIS TREATMENT (FRAXEL) SHOULD BE UNDER THE CATEGORY OF SCARRING TREATMENTS, NOT ACNE TREATMENTS. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $4,000.00 |
TX Chic from TX
May 22, 2007
| Pros | The healing time; Redness disappears in less than a week, doesnt tear into the skin like other lasers. |
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| Cons | I had very little improvement/smoothness in the appearance of my acne scars; Definitely not $2K worth; The first week after the procedure I had little brown-black dots all over my face (fraxel pattern) or as my husband called it 'the beard' |
| Bottom line | Please do not get your hopes up with procesure. Do not get this done if you have any color to your skin. Before I had acne scars, now I have acne scars with blotches:( It left my face discolored, despite using the bleaching cream prescribed. I guess for now, all I can do is wait for something better to come along. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $2,000.00 |
Mimi from Katy, Texas
May 22, 2007
| Pros | 3 days of down time, manageable pain. I have had 5 Fraxel treatments for the ice-pick scars on my cheeks area. The last treatment was 3 weeks ago, I have to say the results is minimal. |
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| Cons | Costs. Not sure if I would go for the scheduled 6th treatment. |
| Bottom line | I would be happy with 50% improvement, but not sure if I would get there. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $1,500.00 |
-S- from Canada
May 19, 2007
| Pros | Short down time, pleasing smoothing effect, reduction in scars, evening of pigment, best laser besides the Co2 Yag lasers, but those require significant downtime and a skilled doctor! |
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| Cons | Painful, needs several treatments, expensive (though here in Canada its cheaper than USA) If you are near Vancouver, BC, look up Arbutus Laser Center. |
| Bottom line | Recommended: 4-6 spaced out min. time alowed. Wait 10-12 months then do another round. Skin continues to improve for 6+ months. Results: NON-SCARRED AREAS - Dramatically smoothed, pigment evened out, melasma dramatically reduced. Years off your face. SCARS: Varies for TYPE/POSITION of scar. Scars in fattier tissue (e.g. cheeks)and deep pits are hardest to treat. However, the smoothing effect can be dramatic, but never expect 90-100% improvement. Your skin will NEVER go back to how it was in your pre-acne days. But with realistic hopes, you may be pleased with the fraxel. I have light/mild scarring which has been quite improved over 2+ years of treatment now using fraxel, s and v-beam. For people with more severe scarring, expect less overall improvement and more time/treatments to achieve effects. May also want to consider Erbium/CO2YAG lasers. Research your doctor! I also recommend therapy - it helps! And stay out of the sun! And stay out of dimly lit |
| Recommended | Yes |
MMS from KC, MO
May 3, 2007
| Pros | Almost no down time, look pretty good the next day, has a lot of promise for acne scars. Good alterative to other lasers. No need for perception meds, I think it is great! |
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| Cons | You can be really red afterwards, but it will dissipate after a few days. The Cost! |
| Bottom line | Everyone is different, so the results will not be the same for all people. You need to be patience, results are progressive and can take up to six months to see the full affect. If you really want to try it, save up, it is not cheep! I think this can help a lot of people, but you need to find a good doc, and read as much infomation you can get. Best to all. :) |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $800.00 |
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