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fraxel laser

I wish I could see the types of scarring in all of you Fraxelers out there...so I can determine if it's worth "Fraxeling" my face. I know it's been asked here already, but if at ALL possible, please ...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

So I called my doctor's office today and the receptionist said that currently they can only go to 40 mj with the machine they have, and in June, when they get the new 70 mj tip, they will be able to g...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

Ohhh...guess I don't know as much about the new tip as I thought. That's interesting -- I'm going to double-check with my doc tomorrow. Maybe I'll start Fraxel sooner than I had originally decided!

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

Thanks Ralphie!   My doctor will get the new tip in June, but she said "if I were you, I wouldn't wait for the new tip". She said it's just new technology, but the old tip works just as well. ...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

Thanks for the update Ralphie. I do have some questions for you if you don't mind:   1. Are you still using Retin-A? 2. Why isn't your doc more aggressive with the energy? 3. How old are you? (a...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

Sorry jjp007. Hopefully you'll see greater results with the new tip, if you decide to go for it.

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

Ok if all that stuff about retinoids above is true, then why did my derm recommend using Retin-A before Fraxel???? I'm confused.   ...Now I remember. It's to prep my skin beforehand so that if I...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

For anyone here who's currently doing Fraxel -- did the doctor recommend using Retin-A prior to starting Fraxel? That's what my doctor prescribed.

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago