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nikki, florida May 13th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Some improvement in texture of skin. Cons: I did mainly for ice pick acne type scars. I did 6 treatments and saw minimal improvement. Bottom Line: Would not do again for my type acne scars. Recommended: No Price Paid: 3,000.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Jenny, Cleveland OH May 12th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I went through two fraxel treatments spaced 4 wks apart for mild acne scarring. It's been over a year since i had the treatments, and the results were disapointing. My skin looked marginally better for the first two weeks. Cons: After two weeks, my skin looked about the same- my Dr. told me the second treatment would be much more noticeable- again, looked good for about two weeks. Plan on 4-5 days where you can't leave the house, as your face looks like a crusty scab. Bottom Line: Don't do it! Not worth the time, pain or money to see very very minimal results. Recommended: No Usage: Jenny has used this item for about a year. Price Paid: 2,500.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Tracy, Cleveland, OH Apr 24th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I am amazed. I've had four done and some of my scars are completely gone, while the others are severely diminished. It helps, though, that I took lots of vitamins, ate well, and did yoga breathing during the recovery time. Cons: Expensive for the average person. Painful during procedure. Bottom Line: It worked. The scars are either gone or minimized and best of all, it seems to have stopped the cystic acne by healing the sebaceous glands. My skin simply functions better now. It truly feels like a rejuvenation rather than a mere cosmetic fix. Considering the money I have spent on all sorts of acne treatments, getting a fraxel treatment every other year or so for maintenance seems do-able. I had none of the negative effects that others have written about. No crusting and I was socially presentable within two days. Much may depend on the doctor and the type of fraxel done. Price Paid: 1,000.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

gary, wales Apr 6th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: smother skin loads more confidence Cons: a little red for a few days and it is a bit painfull but no pain no gain Bottom Line: haveing tried many different treatments for slight acne scaring including 2 exoderm peels and 1 cool touch laser .I have to say this treatment is by far the best i have tried with results i could have only dreamed of i have had 5 fraxel restore treatments spaced 4 weeks apart did not see much inprovement after 2-3 treatments but treatments 4-5 i really could see a big inprovement it has really changed my life and i feel so confident with the way my skin looks now with everybody telling me how good i look Recommended: Yes Usage: gary has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 1,625.00 Acne severity: very light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Maria, Ontario Apr 2nd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Im not sure yet i have a consultation appointment this friday if anyone knows if fraxel can mend ice pick scars can you please message me and let me know? I just want to make sure im not wasting money Price Paid: 1,000.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Undecided, toronto, canada Mar 23rd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: The skin felt a little smoother but no visible changes after the first treatment. Cons: painful but can be tolerated...the thing i find the most annoying is the brown crusty layer left on my face after the trearment Bottom Line: swollen for 1.5 days - red for 1 day...brown for a long time. My face does not shed dry skin easily - i feel like i have a mask of brown crust on my face which won't come off. I cannot scrub my face as it is not recommended - i hope this goes away soon...its been 5 days since my 2nd fraxel treatment. would i recommend it? that's really undecided... any help on getting rid of the crust wud be appreciated! Recommended: Yes Usage: Undecided has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 1,000.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, arizona Mar 20th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: skin looks great for at least two weeks, but that's because its still swollen. I have had at least six fraxels done for acne scarring over the last year, but scars are still present. There is little improvement, but very minimal. I expected MORE. Cons: Skin looks great the first two weeks and after that, it goes back to the way it was before you completed........ Bottom Line: I have read so many reviews on the website and seems that I have not been one of those fortunate ones to see immediate results after the third or fourth. Or, may be that my scars (which are on my cheeks) are too deep?? But, I do have one more fraxel treatment next month.....which will probably be my last one...... Recommended: No Usage: Reviewer has used this item for about a year. Price Paid: 5,000.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Matt, Melbourne, FL Mar 16th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: My pores are signifacantly smaller and my skin is less oily. Acne scars are still visible but less severe. Cons: The procedure was extremely painful at higher energies. However, the pain only lasts during the procedure. Numbing cream and pain killers are a must! Bottom Line: After 5 treatments with microdermabrasions in between, I am satisfied with the result. I don't have baby smooth skin but that is an unrealistic expectation. I may follow up with some deep chemical peels for remaining scars. Recommended: Yes Usage: Matt has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 3,800.00 Acne severity: moderately severe Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anonymous, Sydney, Australia Mar 4th, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Not sure yet. I've just had fraxel co2 done...for moderate acne scars on my cheeks..... Cons: So far you are homebound for at least 4 days. Red face, not socialising....Itchy face, constant application of post laser gel to keep the face moist....A bit of pain during treatment, my doctor used nerve blockers which helped alot. Bottom Line: Well, the bottom line... I have had 4 fraxel restore treatments done resulting in less down time then fraxel re:pair...After the 4 treatments I have seen minor results with my scars, maybe softening my scars a bit but nothing major...This is my second Fraxel Re:pair co2. The first one was on a coverage of 25% and the results were good but not fanastic. Alot more down time, get nerve blockers for this treatment...My second one which I got done 4 days ago was on a coverage of around 65%. This will be my final attempt to minimise my acne scars and hopefully with the more aggressive coverage the results will match..I'll keep you updated in a couple of weeks...Hope this helped...I paid $800 for this final treatment... Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 800.00 Acne severity: moderate Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Emily, PA Mar 3rd, 2009 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: It's only been a week, very happy so far! I didn't take any anti-inflammatory meds on purpose. Swollen for 4 days, every AM eyes swollen shut, but that resolved after drinking and a few hours up. Cons: NOT for dark skin. Expect to not look presentable for almost a week. Don't take anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, advil, motrin, steriods, etc.before or after.No help for headache! Try to stay indoors, moisturize,sunblock, do not scratch. Bottom Line: Very happy w/ 1st treatment. Think my face different than most. I'm 39, hardly ever in sun. Tons blotchy freckles,some green + some Rosacea. Pores so large, small amounts makeup look caked. Cheeks w/white-puffy scars+cottage-cheese skin texture, no clue?(Had mild/mod acne,BUTusually NOT that area) After 1 treat: 4 days dry/swollen/itchy.Looked like Miss Piggy or the Mumps) Daily small puss filled pimples, mostly on chin, popped, neosporin applied. (Think were future pimples on the way) Day 5, rubbed about half of the freckles off w/ dead skin ! White puffy scars look half as noticable. Day 6, cottage-cheese skin almost looks normal and smooth! Don't have any eye wrinkles... so, no info there. 4 forehead wrinkles & laugh lines about the same.Hoping next 3 treatments will help + , remove the remaining freckles + totally fix cottage cheese area. VERY HAPPY - BUT: no life all week - feel run-down, tired. 4 days skin looked scary, super itchy. $2600 sale price 4 treatmen Recommended: Yes Usage: Emily has used this item for about a week. Price Paid: 2,600.00 Acne severity: light Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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