tabula_rasa

I think there is definite improvement but not as much as first appears. Check the lighting direction and contrast of the shadows. Typically the "after" photos have more head-on lighting (not oblique)...

bickering? nah.... just healthy discussion alpha. as you say, it's no big deal, but a topic that's probably worth discussing here. all good.

.....if these earlier posts suggest at least a 30-40% improvement (treating mild to moderate-severe scarring mind you) after three-four sessions of AGGRESSIVE treatment with the SR750, is that not eno...

Hello Everyone, I had my second fraxel today at 45/7 (my first was 40/7). The pain was almost intolerable. I seriosly had tears coming out of my eyes it hurt so bad. I dont see how anyone could t...

..........it's amusing to discover most of the more positive posts on these boards were from those receiving aggressive treatment with the SR750, when a select few are preaching the SR1500 a much more...

Had my 1st session today. 40mJ full face, 60mJ on some spots. They said I have a high pain threshold. :eh: Red now but little discomfort. Maybe more swelling tomorrow. The doc said to use ice if...

Had my 1st session today. 40mJ full face, 60mJ on some spots. They said I have a high pain threshold. Red now but little discomfort. Maybe more swelling tomorrow. The doc said to use ice if nee...

that was my understanding.

im not sure why my derm cant go more then 40mj it seems like its locked i see you have done 55mj? is this with the old tip? Yes it the old tip, but she said new settings. they get the new tip in 2...

......I had 70 mjs on my right temple last Thurs as a test spot since I had silicone before this. The area looks exaclty like when I had a dermabrasion. It is REALLY invasive. I don't care though beca...

two most important things are vitamin C (collagen production catalyst) and protein (preferably from red meat). hey jj. why red meat? arginine?

Like I mentioned in another thread, most people are not going to post pics. by definition, people getting fraxel are embarassed by their face, so it seems unlikely that people will post pictures. I ...

Is it just me or does fraxel sound like a waste of time when dealing with acctual acne scarring?!?!?! It doesn't seem to be doing jack shit for anyones pitted scarring. Yeah. I think if you went onl...

Zonk - what does the texture of your skin look like after Fraxel. I've had 3 tx so far and I think the texture is slightly grainy. Has anybody noticed that as well? Hi Mag. Has this developed pr...

Hmm, I'm not convinced that this theory is entirely true. I have been having Fraxel to treat stretch marks on my abdomen and upper arms following rapid weight gain in my teens. So far, I have had abou...

Seems like sooooo many people here have either started Fraxel or are about to start.   Please folks, if you can, post some pics?   Not every week, but maybe at 0, 3, 6, 12 months with a...

  TCBC... earlier you said Fraxel creates 'regeneration'. What does this actually mean? Is there evidence that Fraxel can generate new normal skin appendages when scars are ablated, or just mor...

...........PSR recommends a wound on wound effect because its completely ablating the skin. and when you do that you have a catch-22. you can't go deep enough to get rid of the scar without causing to...

My derm said the Fraxel 1500 'protocol' (presumably for acne scars) started around 25Mj Level 6/8, but she likes to start at 30Mj Level 8 and get to 40Mj Level 10 asap if it is well tolerated. I real...

Apart from ice, what things can minimise swelling post Fraxel? Has anyone tried Arnica tablets? Witchhazel?   I agree with the having fillers done now, while waiting for a more "fool proof" t...

The good news is I haven't noticed any more new scarring..... It is only 3 months since you began so hopefully there could be some improvement over the next few months. Do you still think Fraxel ...

is radiesse a permanent filler? i read an article that cited a study done that showed any collagen fillers even temp will encourage the body to lay down their own collagen over time. so that as you re...

A question I posted to that Dr Garcia online forum:   Question: What is `heat shock protein`? I read Retin A is not recommended when having Fraxel because it inhibits heat shock protein. But I no...

Random treatments produce a binomial distribution of "multiple hits". With 5 random treatments at 20% coverage, the probability of 5 hits is .2 to the 5th power or .03%. The probablity of no coverag...

Hi Cautiously... can you please give us an update on your progress? A while ago you were worried about new scars, but then they seemed to disappear? Have you continued treatment? Can you see impro...