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fraxel laser

I don't think the results on that website are the norm. I have had three fraxel treatments and almost no visible improvements on my scars. Just had dermaroller and hoping this will do something. Aft...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

Study says Fraxel does work for red marks. Fractional photothermolysis for the treatment of telangiectatic matting: a case report. The article presents a case study about the improvement of postinfl...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

arent indented red marks scars??? yes, but red marks themselvers are not scars. the indents are the scars. you can have red marks and not have indents or indents and not red marks. that is why th...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

I had my Fraxel done over a week ago, and it is still extremely red. I was treated at 35mj, one or two passes I think (SR1500). Does anyone else know on average how long the post-inflammatory hyperpig...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

I had my Fraxel done over a week ago, and it is still extremely red. I was treated at 35mj, one or two passes I think (SR1500). Does anyone else know on average how long the post-inflammatory hyperpig...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

Hi all, I've been reading this forum over the past few months and this is my first posting. I am ten days past my fourth fraxel, and thought I would talk a little bit on my experience and result so f...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

Hi zonk, I live in Europe, and there are still very few doctory who offer Fraxel at all over here... I don't even know if there is a doctor that offers Fraxel 1500 somewhere at a reasonable distance f...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

Hi, today I want to give some feedback of my Fraxel treatments. I started in June and ever since have had 4 treatments each a month apart. Treatment levels were very low -not because I wanted so, but ...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

because of the lack of perspective and overwhelming negativity, and what i need for myself and my own journey with this procedure (and my feelings about my skin) is quite the opposite -- getting fact...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

Hi just wanted to give people an small update.. its been about 2 months since my 5th fraxel.. and i have to say my face has defintely improved.. a few people have even told me, i would say my tone and...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

I just had my 3rd treatment today at 60 mjs, or so I guess. I don't even pay that much attention to the level. I think most have found out that it's the higher mjs settings that are supposed to count....

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

I just had my 3rd treatment today at 60 mjs, or so I guess. I don't even pay that much attention to the level. I think most have found out that it's the higher mjs settings that are supposed to count....

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
asian skin and FRAXEL

I am middle aged asian female. I have done 4 fraxel (last 2 treatment was with 1500) and have shallow acne scars. My skin DID NOT improve. Not much at all. I've tried many different treatments bef...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

does anybody see results on shallow boxcar or icepick scars? I have seen the best results on these types of scars... After 5 treatments, they have "filled in" a lot. Granted, they haven't gone away...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

hey zonk. how are your improvements looking so far?? hope all is going well! ive got 2 more fraxels to go! It has helped a lot, but I don't want to comment on progress until I'm completely done wi...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

Interesting/funny/annoying story about my 5th session.   I went in as usual and got numbed up. Two PAs came in to do my treatment. The usual one and a new one. The new one had some trouble get...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

anyone try fraxel on stretch marks? Check out the fraxel websites, I believe they have pictures of treating stretch marks.

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

Ok , I just had my 5th and last fraxel treatment yesterday. It was with the new tip. The nurse that is performing them asked me to ask you guys a question regarding the new tip. In my experience and...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

I sense there are diminishing returns and they don't recommend more than 6. So it is likely there is not much affect after about 5 So this is actually an important point. I don't know about the di...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

What i'd really really like to know, because it's fairly annoying, is why pretty much NOBODY is posting progress pictures? All these people posting to this thread and no recent pictures? Wtf? I've ...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

Just wanted let everyone know. I've broken out for my three first fraxels while I was on biafine. My derm told me it was probably the biafine, so I went off of it after my fourth fraxel. I haven't ...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

I have been to two dermatologists to see what I can do with the rolling scars I have. Both did recommend lasers, but one mentioned to use fraxel and then use fillers. I have been doing alot of reading...

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18 years ago
fraxel laser

I had an excision with a 1mm punch and he used 1 surface stitch. Turned out well, but if you get really close up you can see a shallow, small C (incomplete C actually). I have a couple similar sized...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

I had an excision with a 1mm punch and he used 1 surface stitch. Turned out well, but if you get really close up you can see a shallow, small C (incomplete C actually). I have a couple similar sized...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago
fraxel laser

I just had my 4th fraxel today and was chatting with my doc about the new tip (which they have not gotten yet). She said it shouldn't make any sort of difference except for not having to use the blue...

In forum Acne Scars

18 years ago