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Good or Excellent Response
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Strength of Evidence
Moderate Response
81%
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Strength of Evidence
Side Effects
Low-Medium
How to Get It
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May 23, 2008
Cons:
hope nothing
my girlfriend had first fraxel treatment 6 days ago. 24 hours after all scars were desappeared. After 2-3 days when skin returned to baseline colour, scars were still visible but I see macroscopic improvement.
If results are like first treatment, after 4 planned treatments we hope to have the problem solved
August 15, 2007
Pros:
Smoother skin, less brown spots, healthy glow that everyone seems to notice!
Cons:
Red for two days. HURTs a little! Doesn't get rid of every acne scar, just makes them better.
Definitely worth doing in order to rejuvenate the skin and make it look smoother. Low down-time with excellent results that the world can see!
July 26, 2007
Pros:
So far my skin seems to have subtly softened in its appearance. The scars are not as harsh in natural lighting. The laser itself was tolerable (but both times I took a Vicodin).
Cons:
After this second Fraxel, I broke out with tiny white heads on the chin area. I am hoping that will not cuase further scaring.
My scars are superficial, and I have not seen as much improvement as I hoped. I thought the results would show up quick, since the scars are not deep, but its been so subtle. I would say the price is not worth it, unless you can work out a deal with your Doctor. I was used as a model and my total cost was 300 per treatment (for my lower face). You might also try the V-beam or several microdermabrasions. A suggestion if you are going to do Fraxel and are a female, schedule it a few weeks after your period (less chance of having a nasty breakout from the trauma of the laser to the skin). Also you might try Burdock, a natural herb that helps to cleanse the blood, and aid in healthy skin.
November 8, 2007
Pros:
Improvment in Skin tone, smoothing/leveling affect on scars.
Cons:
Expensive, painful, and has a lot of risk associated with it if post-op instructions are not strictly followed.
It has been a week since my first Fraxel and I do see an improvement. I have lightly spread subtle scarring on my left cheek, and a moderate cluster of shallow boxcar scarring on my right. I see the most improvement on my right cheek, scars look noticibly smoother and the pigment of the scars now blends in with the rest of my face. I got a good deal on my package of 3 treatments at $1800. My treatment was done at 10mj and will take it to 12mj for the 2nd. After the treatment I experienced what is called bronzing, hard bumps that form under the skin and applied aquaphor that night and by morning it had gone. I apply SPF 30 sunscreen every morning and wash it off at night allowing myself to peel faster as I sleep. Already back to normalcy after a week and only slightly red. I'm white/asian and it's dificult to predict how my skin will react and will stay conservative. I'll opt to try the new Harmony Pixel Laser which has the same affect as the Fraxel with less risk and half the price!
June 17, 2008
Pros:
Not sure yet - just had it done today.
Cons:
Expensive but if it works, worth it.
I bought a series of 3 in which I got my hands and earlobes done for free. It cost me about $3100 for three and I also purchased oxygenation treatments after each one. Did not realize that I would hurt so much but am hoping for good results. Have a great doc and based on the pain, I should have great results (lol). The doctor gave me avene spray, a liquid cleanser and bio2 cosmoceuticals balm. My husband left for Munich this afternoon so I can concentrate on healing.
March 1, 2009
Pros:
it works somehow for me.
Cons:
it depends on the doctor. but you have to get to know the Doctor by putting your skin in his hands
I have my second fraxel just yesterday. I have to wait like three months to start seeing the results. I have a great surgeon that helped me with my shallow and deep indent scars. He did first a fat transfer(2003), then subsicion(2004). He saved my face. My face was like disfigured before I met him. He helped me look better. But with the Fraxel; the Doctor I have in New Jersey was really good at it.
So, one Doctor was better in working with the deep scars and indents (acne scars) and the other one was better with the laser. Fraxel has improved my skin a lot, but the scars don't dissapeared, they just get a little smoother.
I prefer to go my country to get my skin smoother.
Pros:
to the restaurant the day after