Non-ablative Fractional Lasers
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Non-ablative lasers are less invasive but also less effective than ablative lasers. Non-ablative fractional lasers shine a focused beam of light at the...

Non-ablative lasers are less invasive but also less effective than ablative lasers. Non-ablative fractional lasers shine a focused beam of light at the skin in a fractional (dot-matrix) pattern, leaving the skin intact, while stimulating collagen and elastin production over time.

This procedure is normally repeated 4 times (3 or more) in 4-week intervals, and you should see gradual results with each session. And after your last session, your skin should continue to improve.

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July 6, 2008

Pros:

10% smoother skin but no improvement on the acne scars. I have done 3 treatments

Cons:

have spent 3800 for the treatments but have not seen results. keep telling the doctor to go high on the intensity to get money's worth, but she only goes 5 increments of energy. I think she does low energy for more treatments and more money for her

do not recommend so far.
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July 2, 2008

Pros:

Fraxel Re-Store is what I used.
Downtime is low: 12 hr after my first treatment, my swollen face is almost 80% back to normal. Scare will get better, side effect none.
My God, do yourself a favor. . try this and get your face and confidence b

Cons:

Pricy. . .

Imaging you can look good under florescent, back lit light again. I'm an asian male, 30 y.o, fair skin (light asian) my scars were many smalls on cheeks/temples, with 2 or 3 moderate spots on one cheek and lower chin/mouth area. Moderate scars were with cyst. Base on the study, the improvement is almost guaranteed cause Fraxel is a physical device that force your skin to regenerate (the good ones stretch to fill where the laser hit) I know it's a matter of time and how many treatment so my concern was only with down time. I can happy to report that with Fraxel Re:Store, I can go to work on the second day and just claim I went to the beach, no problem. Beside the price, I think this is the answer to our scar healing prayer. . you owe yourself a consultation at least. . . I am expecting a 60% improvement for my moderate scars, 90% for small 1s. I can't believe I can have my old face back, I'd go to hell just for 50% better! Best thing for my face ever! Thank u, Dr. Groff from La J
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June 25, 2008

Pros:

It actually works!!!

Cons:

patience is virtue!!!

after completing my 5 series of treatments i was utterly disappointed... there was only a slight improvement.... it's been almost 3 mths since my last treatment... n guess what it actually works.... not 100% but about 60-70%... so bottom line is dont be disappointed and just quit if u do not see any result after your 1st or 2nd treatment... even after your last one... it's totally worth it! p.s: pls continue taking care of ur skin even after u completed ur treatments. wear sunscreen and avoid the sun!!!! eat vitamins!!
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June 25, 2008

Pros:

Smaller pores for about 3 months.

Cons:

Doesn't last.

I had 4 Pixel laser treatments this year. After my last treatment my face looked great for about 3 months. My face now looks like it did before the treatments. Everything went back to looking bad again. It suppose to improve over time, but mine is doing the opposite. I will be calling my doctor soon.
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June 24, 2008

Pros:

slight improvement

Cons:

hurts. cost. not dramatic difference with only one treatment

I will repeat the treatment. There was some improvement. Hoping for more with successive visits.
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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.
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June 4, 2008

Pros:

Considering I have only been once, i'm yet to experience any pros. I have olive skin and obviuosly, it is harder to treat acne scars

Cons:

It may just be me, because i'm ALWAYS analysing my skin, but there seem to be a couple of extra scars on my cheeks

Well, i'm 24, and only in the past 6 months have acne scars overridden my cheeks. To think that i used ot have amazing healthy skin and now this makes me extremely self-conscious. I have had one Fraxel treatment almost 2 months ago with no improvement what-so-ever. I have spoken to my Cosmetic Dermatologist about it, and she deeply recommends patience (something i unfortunately lack). I have another session booked the day after tomorrow, and i will politely ask her to amp it up a little. i really want to start seeing results! I need to feel attractive again! I'm praying to works, and i will get back to you all in a few days
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June 3, 2008

Pros:

Works beautifully!

Cons:

Come on people, I would have walked through fire to get rid of my acne scars, so really what are the cons? Itching tight skin,a little swelling that actually fills out my face nicely and I kindof like that-I won't complain about any of it.

Here are tips for getting through fraxel with better results and I promise you this works. This cleared up my after fraxel breakouts and those pin-point bumps in about two days. It makes skin glow and tightens and softens pores and scars. Wash your face with plain baking soda and water. Do not scrub. This will naturally exfoliate the skin as it cleans and balances the ph levels. Next, in a very small bowl put together equal parts of the following: Honey, cinnamon and sea salt, and then just a splash of ORGANIC apple cider vinegar and pure lemon juice. Make a paste and spread it on your face like a mask. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes.Rinse face with tepid water and pat dry. Spritz face with Organic Apple cider vinegar and lemon juice.Dilute in a little water if it stings.Leave it on the face. Next drink 1 Tbls. Organic ACV in a little water (chase with more water cause its yucky). Do this morn. and night. This works from the inside out. See "earth clinic" on the web for more inf
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May 25, 2008

Pros:

I saw immediate results using the Fraxel laser. I noticed about a 30% reduction in my acne scarring after the first treatment.

Cons:

The procedure itself was slightly painful. A few days after, my skin was red and dry. It's also quite expensive.

The Fraxel laser is amazing! I have moderate ice pick scarring on my cheeks that have not responded well to previous treatments. After the first treatment, I saw a dramatic reduction in my scars. I have only had one treatment, but have paid for five.
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May 23, 2008

Pros:

to the restaurant the day after

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
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