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kathy, michigan Apr 15th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: ? Cons: made my pores large and scar's more noticable. Bottom Line: I had an Dermabrasion done over a year ago. I think that it made my scar's look worse. Like the wine glass effect. Wider at the bottom then at the top. I have also had 5 fraxel treatment's done about 8 month's ago and i'm not impressed with that either. I truely believe it has couse fat loss. Recommended: No Price Paid: 4,000.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

lika, los angeles Apr 10th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Bottom Line: i'm confused why all the laser pricing seems to be irratic: i've had one smoothbeam treatment and one vbeam treatment at my dermatologist's office. each cost $150, or i could have opted to buy a package of 3 for 20% off. it's hard to understand how anyone else is paying $1000, or even half that for the same thing. it makes me wonder what the hell kind of profit margins these doctor's offices are operating under. btw, the one smoothbeam treatment i did months ago made a negligible difference.. i ran out of money to do the follow up treatments. just did my first vbeam today. other than some really slight swelling and a few little purple marks, i don't look any different yet. i'm planning on one or two more treatments. Usage: lika has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 150.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

angela, bakersfield Mar 31st, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: co2 lazer Cons: acne scarring Bottom Line: well s been 2 months still alot of redness inprovment. Price Paid: 2,500.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

oldgirl, nebraska Mar 24th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: second treatment with fraxel. can't tell if its wishfulness or reality..but i think my rolling scars look better. face gets puffy and dry. but it has minmized pores...made skin smoother Cons: cost. and still not sure how much it has help my acne scars yet. Bottom Line: worth a try....if you have the money Recommended: Yes Usage: oldgirl has used this item for about a month. Price Paid: 700.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Samantha, Seattle Mar 22nd, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Overall, skin looks fresher, BUT--I could have gotten that with good facials. Cons: I just had "deep" laser skin resurfacing done exactly one week ago, today for some acne scarring I had...the procedure was EXTREMELY painful and you know what? My acne scars are STILL visible... Bottom Line: I didn't expect my acne scars to fully disappear, but after all that pain, not to mention the $$, I expected to at least see a dramatic reduction...and it looks like the same d***m scars are around and I'm feeling really frustrated and helpless as to what to do. Recommended: No Usage: Samantha has used this item for about a week. Price Paid: 1,200.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Kelly, El Segundo, CA Mar 22nd, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Cons: Down Time and cost Bottom Line: I had laser resurfacing with the erbrium laser about nine years ago and I was very disappointed with the results. The cost was $4,500 and I saw very little improvement in my acne scarring. I don't recommend it to anyone who wishes to improve moderate acne scarring with pitting. There was also a week of down time and the day after the laser resurfacing my face swelled up like a balloon and it was very uncomfortable the first few days. My face was still as red as a tomato when I returned to work- a week later! Recommended: No Price Paid: 4,500.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Kim, Florida Mar 18th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: Easy recovery time Cons: Price Bottom Line: I had c02 abot 12 years ago and saw a fair amount of improvement in my skin. I decided after careful consideration to pursue Fraxel treatments. I have rolling scars which apparently respond well. After the first treatment, I did not notice much improvement. My derm had warned me not to expect much. I had my second last week and can already notice a marked improvement. I can't wait for my third. They are becoming more aggresive with each treatment. I had little discomfort with treatment 1, but I did breakout and swell considerably.My Dr said it was because of ointment used afterward. This time, I felt it more but cleared up quickly and did not swell as much. The doctor feels that post treatment ointments may contribute to swelling.My family is noticing a difference in my skin already. I really am anxious to have it done again. I recommend people be patient with this treatment. It works. Recommended: Yes Usage: Kim has used this item for a few months. Price Paid: 850.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Lisa, Pittsburgh Mar 7th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: slight improvement - elation for awhile due to hope. Cons: nothing really removes scars. Bottom Line: I have deep, disfiguring scars on my forehead and cheeks from nodular cystic acne the I suffered from the age of 11 until I went on Accutaine in my early 20's. I've had 4 subscisions and 3 TCA Cross treatments and the scars have all sank back down because there was no filler injected underneath and no collagen stimulating laser used. I don't think anything really works for deep, severe scars except cutting them out and resurfacing the tiny,white, hairline scars until they basically blend in with the rest of your skin... I took out a loan on my 401K for scar treatments. I can't believe they aren't covered here in America under any medical insurance...These things are disfiguring and they affect every aspect of one's life. I have a very pretty face but I never get asked out on dates. My scarring is so deep, so awful that I've never had a real boyfriend...And I know the reason why! I feel like an outcast or a criminal. It really is a heavy burden. Recommended: Yes Price Paid: 1,000.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

CC, CALIFORNIA Feb 26th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: feels really good to have it done Cons: May not be available in your local store Bottom Line: I only get pimples once every month or so but usually I don't have any pimples. I used to have pimples all the time and I've tried everything. Anyway, this item is called Eskinol. It's a product from the Philippines. I usually use the Calamansi which is like lemon . By the end of the day, I usually take a shower since I feel nasty from all the sweating and everything and I couldn't sleep if I don't take a shower. So before I take a shower, I put some of this Eskinol in a ball of cotton and I would try to clean my face with it. Usually it would take me several balls depending on what I did that day. And usually the cotton would be dark which is surprising since I didn't know how dirty my face was until I used this. I always thought it would be clean once I wash it but it's actually not so that's why I get acne. Anyway, after I take a shower, I use Eskinol again on just one cotton ball to apply it on my face. This will make keep your face from drying out. This is the only time i use it. Recommended: Yes Usage: CC has used this item for a day or two. Price Paid: 10.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

Anita, Oregon Feb 17th, 2007 How well it works Agreeability Affordability

Pros: I'm hoping that this will eliminiate my malasma patches that aren't severly dark, just had it done 3 days ago....... Cons: My face has been sore, swollen, blotchy red; I also broke out in white-heads all over my face. I feel like I have a thick mask on; it would have been intolerable if they had not given me shots of anastetic. Bottom Line: Still unsure, on 3 days into the healing but have yet to notice any significant improvement in my pigmentation, if anything Im scared because my skin looks even splotchier & is covered with pimples. Time will tell. Recommended: Yes Usage: Anita has used this item for about a week. Price Paid: 500.00 Was this comment helpful? (Yes) (No) (Report as inappropriate)

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