Active FX

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ActiveFX, also called MaxFX, is fractional laser technology used an anti-aging treatment.

Average Active FX Cost: $1,975

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Active FX --- 41 Years Old from Leesburg Fl

Trinikamkim spent $900 in Villages, Fl Updated 5 months ago

Hi, I am a 41 years old woman, a mother of 2. I decided to have the Active FX done on my face, having dark spots and blemish on the side of my face which I hated. Being in my teens and twenties I never had this before, my skin was flawless but with life stress and getting older it appear really... Read more

Male 38, Full Face ... Still Waiting to See - Ireland

decriain spent $1,500 in Ireland Updated 10 months ago

I am 38 year old male & was concerned about the decline in my facial skin & bags under the eyes. I have tried a few other treatments incl micro-abrasion and another laser treatment called 'Polaris'. Neither was particularly good. I read a lot on this site about Active... Read more

9 comments | 1 Thank You

Optimistic for Younger Eyes-Day 1 - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottdale Gal spent $600 in Scottsdale, AZ Updated 1 year ago

I am only 41 years old and have noticed that the area under my eyes has aged over the past year to the point that it was really bothersome. Wanted to get something non-surgical that would have good results and little downtime. Had it done yesterday afternoon. The Aesthetician was very good... Read more

2 comments | 4 Thank Yous

If Your Car Gets a Dent in It, Don't You Fix That! Well How More Important is Your Face when It Gets a Dent in It. - Waimai

5952anon spent $3,000 in Waimai, HI Created 1 year ago

Great Experience! The Surgeon gave me the option of light IV sedation, in addition to the numbing cream. Slept through entire procedure. Followed instructions exactly as stated by medical office professionals, and in 7 days the skin shed off like a snake, revealing "baby butt" like... Read more

2 comments | 1 Thank You

Can't Wait to See Results!

Binnybin1 spent $2,000 in Maryland Updated 2 years ago

Had the Active FX done 10 days ago- don't see much improvement at all, although my doctor did say it would take about 3 weeks to see results. Very capable, consciencious doctor that I trust. He was demo-ing the laser so I volunteered. Post-healing experience for both of us. Had lidocaine applied... Read more

2 comments | 28 Thank Yous

Just Got the Active FX 2 Days Ago!

jaclina spent $2,000 in San Diego, CA Updated 2 years ago

I just got the Active FX provedure done 3 days ago. My face is still healing. I got the procedure done on my acne scars on my cheeks extending from both my temples to the mid cheek. This will be my second laser this year, but I have had a Co2 done ten years ago and an Erbyium after that. I did... Read more

9 comments | 13 Thank Yous

Not Worth It - Skin is a Blotchy Mess

aperfectcircle spent $1,800 in Houston Updated 2 years ago

I have been wanting to have my faced sloughed for about 10 years.  I am a 40 year old woman who loved tanning and tanning beds, wearing no protection of course.  I am of Meditteranean descent, so I handled excessive sun very well, hardly ever burning....but, by age 30, I started seeing... Read more

37 comments | 169 Thank Yous

Had Total FX on 6/5/09 - Pensacola, Florida

pensacolagal spent $1,600 in Pensacola, Florida Updated 2 years ago

It was very uncomfortable. I received numbing cream, 4 dental blocks and shots around my eyes. The worst part was around the outside of my face. A few times I thought I'd come out of the chair, but I figure I gave birth to a child so I can endure just about anything for the 20 minutes it... Read more

5 comments | 19 Thank Yous

Had Done Yesterday

dkay spent $1,350 in King of Prussia, PA Updated 2 years ago

Had active fx done yesterday not painful just felt like warm sand brushing on face.Had entire face eyes neck done.Dr. put numbing cream on face waited half hour then he begain.The only thing is smell of burning skin.Gave meaquaphor ointment to keep putting on face.Must do constant icing to face... Read more

11 comments | 5 Thank Yous

Active FX - Had a Great Exerience & No Pain at All

threezn7s spent $2,900 in Encinitas Updated 3 years ago

The picture below was taken 36 hours after I had the Active FX on my face, neck and chest. The procuedure was not painful at all - sleeping last night was a little uncomfortable. I thought that the procedure was very easy - my doctor numbed the areas first with a strong lidocaine and then... Read more

5 comments | 12 Thank Yous

Good Experience All Around

kenai12 spent $2,900 in Ann Arbor, Michigan Updated 3 years ago

My decision to try Active FX was not an easy decision because of the cost.   I was very careful to select a physician who had great knowledge and experience in this area.  I initially contacted my plastic surgeon who performed my reconstructive surgery following a mastectomy... Read more

23 comments | 52 Thank Yous

My Active FX Review - Texas

FixThePast spent $1,500 in Texas Created 1 day ago

Hello, I am a 19 year old male and I did the Active FX procedure for acne scars. I would describe my scars as ice pick type scars, I have almost no rolling/boxcar scars from acne unlike others.They are all deep and have a small width. The entire process its self was slightly painful, almost... Read more

Active Fx - Europe

anne2512 spent $1,313 in Europe Created 1 month ago

I am a 40 year old woman who had Active fx last year on my face for fine lines and pigmentation I had amazing results my skin looked 5 years younger loved it Read more

Pain After Active FX - South Plainfield, NJ

Newark18 spent $1,000 in South Plainfield, NJ Updated 1 month ago

I just had active FX about two hours ago. It was an hour drive home. I am experincing pain and drove home with AC on face. I just turned 55 and wanted to address a bit of slacking on lower face, lip lines and a few crows feet. I'm having a bit of anxiety right now and called Dr. for... Read more

Worth It, 2 Years Later Review - United Kingdom

PTR from uk Created 6 months ago

I've had 2 times an active fx / deep fx treatment. After the first treatment there was a little but obvious improvement. After the second treatment, one year later, my skin really improved much, it looked baby new, especially in the first months, but after a few months the beautiful skin... Read more

Great Laser Results! - Bakersfield, CA

monkey18 spent $3,500 in Bakersfield, CA Created 6 months ago

Had the co-2 laser a few months ago. the results are amazing. I wanted to get rid of my uneven skin tone and dark spots. Dr. Fisher recommended the laser and explained how it works and how it would benefit me. Im so happy that I had it done! I still feel like my face is improving! Read more

Severe Scarring After Active Fx for Stretch Marks - Bogota, Colombia

anon3699 spent $200 in Bogota Created 6 months ago

Hello, I had a session of active fx for pregnancy stretch marks on flanks, lower back and thighs and I was left with severe scarring after the procedure. Four days after the treatment the stretch marks formed scabs, which when they came off left scars. The ones on my thigh are the worst because... Read more

Absolutely Satisfied with Active/Total FX - Duseldorf, Germany

jazzlady1 spent $1,500 in Düseldorf Germany Created 7 months ago

Just had active fx and total fx done on my face, neck, chest and hands one week ago. The first day I looked like an accident going somewhere to happen. Had full anaesthesia as I also did an arm lift at the same time. Oct. 17 - day of surgery 10:30 till 14:00 afterwaking up from surgery had... Read more

Big Waste of Money - Staunton, VA

Disappointed in Virginia spent $1,000 in Staunton, VA Created 8 months ago

BIG, TOTAL waste of money!! I made it clear when I went in for the treatment that the MAIN reason I was having the procedure was to get rid of the bags under my eyes and the "wrinkles" were secondary. I was assured that YES the bags would be gone. No they are not. It has been 1... Read more

Well Worth It - Would Do It Again - Bellevue, WA

Irishev spent $3,000 in Bellevue, WA Created 9 months ago

I had this procedure as I wanted to remove all the sun sports and damage from my skin - also wanted to feel good about myself - this procedure certainly did all that and the down time was not that long - from day of procedure to make-up was 6 days! Read more

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