coolbreeze22

  I agree with Blinny in the sense that after Fraxel, pores do look worse : sharper, wider, magnified...just like after a session of agressive microderm session or a strong chemical peel. With mi...

  I use Elta Gold SPF 45. What I like about it is, it's not heavy or thick and is recommened for oily, acne prone or sensitive skin. I just wish a tinted version was available for better blending...

It's almost two weeks after my 5th fraxel. Am still at the setting 13 ( 14 in some areas ). I am seeing a significant improvement. Most of my shallow scars except two are gone. I still have scarred ...

  It's almost two weeks after my 5th fraxel. Am still at the setting 13 ( 14 in some areas ). I am seeing a significant improvement. Most of my shallow scars except two are gone. I still have sc...

my doc didnt say anything to me about stopping retin a , and i had mentioned to him i was using it. Does using retin A cause more pain during the procedure? okay, I figured a way to access that pr...

my doc didnt say anything to me about stopping retin a , and i had mentioned to him i was using it. Does using retin A cause more pain during the procedure? maybe. I would suggest that confirm thi...

  As per my doctor's instruction sheet, no retinol, retino-A, tazorac etc. ( or any topical that irritates or peels the skin ) for a week before the treatment and 7-14 days ( depending on setting...

  My doctor gives nerve block injections in addition to numbing cream and pain killer. That greatly helps with the pain tolerence ( I have taken nerve blocks before my chemical peels as well ) On...

On the same note, I've found positive Fraxel results to include: 1) superficial, mild, to moderate scars 2) realistic expectations 3) low settings/low passes 4) extended healing time between treat...

Thanks Coolbreeze! Can you find out how many passes the doctor is doing over the same area? You're getting spot treatments on cheeks correct? I'd like to point out that you used LOW SETTINGS over M...

  This is my experience after 3rd treatment. It's almost 12 days after the treatment. My skin is back to normal ( all swelling / micro-swelling and red / brownness gone ). I am seeing more tangi...

For folks living in Bay Area, California :   If you are interested in finding more about Fraxel or have specific dobts or questions, Dr. Morganroth ( with whom I am doing the treatment ) conducts...

For those of you trying to figure out how to pay for Fraxel, as was I, here was my solution... Many companies now offer Flexcare spending accounts. If you work for a company that offers this, your...

my acne scarring is rolling mostly and mild to moderate in depth. My problem is that i have been on accutane twice which left my skin so sensitive that it does not have as much ability to heal as norm...

my acne scarring is rolling mostly and mild to moderate in depth. My problem is that i have been on accutane twice which left my skin so sensitive that it does not have as much ability to heal as norm...

fraxel should yield about 40% improvement on average. I will hopefully get some pics after i do my treatments. I have to get 5 also. I'm looking into Fraxel as well. How much does each procedure ...

I don't know how sad this is, but I have read the entire thread here. I am wondering where lightgirl has gone. I am curious about her progress. Floridaguy seems a staple and pops up, so. Anywho, I am ...

If you've read any of my posts, you know I complain about my dent from my cortisone shot constantly, but I'm at wits end. I know there are other topics on this, but I think I've read every one! Her...

Hi Coolbreze Thanks so much. I sent you a PM. Would you be willing to talk by phone so I could take advantage of your insight? PM me back if so and I can call you or vice versa as you prefer. D...

Hi, Could anyone please recommend a good scar doctor in the Bay Area, California? Or any doctor to stay away from. I'm currently looking into the following doctors/places: Dr. Berman (Palo Alto) C...

Annie, your posts are appreciatedl. I had been set on a course to have a couple punch floats and then a dermabrasion. But, Kooky has helped me reach the conclusion that a series of Fraxels has a low...