Fractional Laser
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Updated 9 days ago
42YearsYoung
8 posts
“2 months post-treatment in North Carolina”
42YearsYoung
8 posts
Not Worth It
Spent: $400 in NC
I had fraxel done on a Monday 2 weeks ago, mainly for hyperpigmentation due to years of sun exposure while on birth control and also for mild acne scarring. An RN did the procedure and honestly, it was pretty painful. Just like others described, It felt like a very HOT rubber band was being...
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Updated 20 days ago
spottedface
5 posts
“Looked Good for About a Week and then MUCH, MUCH Worse - Concord, MA”
spottedface
5 posts
Not Worth It
Spent: $1,000 in Concord, Ma
I had the Sandstone Fractional c02 laser on May 25, 2011 to address melasma. I went to a board certified plastic surgeon in Mass. The procedure itself was pretty painful, but I figured "no pain, no gain".
For about 5 days after I had the usual bleeding, crusting, and peeling that...
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Updated 1 month ago
merec
2 posts
“Fractional co2 laser made texture look awful”
merec
2 posts
Not Sure
Spent: $1,900 in Pawtucket, RI
I had full face fractional co2 laser done five weeks ago. I was attempting to address early signs of aging. Fine lines around the eyes and mouth. Though my provider has said I need to wait atleast 60 days to see results I am quite certain they will not be good.
The texture of my skin is...
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Updated 3 months ago
danaruns
2 posts
“The Marketing is "Optimistic" - Coto de Caza, CA”
danaruns
2 posts
Not Sure
Spent: $995 in Coto de Caza, California
I paid a price for living in the Caribbean as a sun worshipper: skin damage. It turns out that those who advised us to stay out of the sun were actually serious about it. The years of sun have taken a toll on my skin. As I age it gets worse, and at the same time thinning skin and receding...
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Updated 11 months ago
god help us
18 posts
“Fractional Co2 Treatment (Laser) - Troy, MI”
god help us
18 posts
Not Worth It
Spent: $2,450 in Troy, MI
I had the laser treatment almost a year ago. I went in to have scars removed from around my ears from another bad surgeon that did my neck lift. I met with the Doctor and he told me that he could really improve the scars and then he talked me into having my whole face done. Then he told me that...
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Updated 22 months ago
abluesgirl
9 posts
“My Experience from Fractional Co2 Laser (MultiExel DS-40ub)”
abluesgirl
9 posts
Not Sure
Spent: $360 in Busan, South Korea
Hey All,
I'm a 34 year old Canadian female living in Busan, South Korea. I decided to get laser treatments from a doctor who had given me five sessions of IPL. I didn't have any skin problems prior except for a few fine lines and some freckles (which the IPL had taken care of quite...
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Updated 25 months ago
Liskeveen
11 posts
“Fractional CO2: my Trip, Age 59 (Lip Lines, Marionette Lines & Old Age Spots) - Fort Myers, FL”
Liskeveen
11 posts
Worth It
Spent: $2,700 in Ft. Myers, FL
I am a 59 year old women and wanted to get rid of lip lines, marionete lines and some old age spots. Went in yesterday and had it done.
Did it hurt? Yes sir it sure did---felt like red hot needles--but the pain (as long as you could squeeze your hands together) was bearable.
Today is my...
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Updated 27 months ago
True Blue Aussie
3 posts
“Combined Pearl Laser and Fractional Treatment for Severe Cystic Acne Scarring”
True Blue Aussie
3 posts
Worth It
Spent: $1,000 in Australia
Day 3 and very happy with recovery so far. Recovering exactly as advised by my doctor. No more bleeding, skin is beginning to slough off & it looks like I have nasty sunburn!
I am an early 50's male who had been left with visible facial scarring from teen/early 20's cystic acne....
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Created 28 days ago
AmyKelly
2 posts
“Checkerboard Lines & Keloid-like Scar After Fractionated Co2 Laser Treatment - Encinitas, CA”
AmyKelly
2 posts
Not Worth It
Spent: $600 in Encinitas, CA
I had a fractionated co2 laser treatment in mid-November 2011 on my cheeks, eye area & chin/jaw (everywhere on my face but my nose & forehead). I am 44 years old. I was hoping to get rid of some fine lines & sun damage and basically help my skin look younger. I bought this treatment...
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Updated 3 months ago
thunder
4 posts
“Cutera Fractional Laser: Don't Bother - Vaughan, ON”
thunder
4 posts
Not Worth It
Spent: $3,100 in Vaughan, Ontario
I have had 2 laser treatments prior at a laser therapy company, before contacting a plastic surgeon. The surgeons office did a full face limelight treatment first with absolutely no change. It was decided that I should go the cutera fractional laser route.
At great expense and time, I did...
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Fractional laser: was it worth it?
Fractional Laser Information
Fractional lasers are used in laser skin resurfacing, and treatment with a fractional laser may improve skin elasticity and texture, fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, sun damage, melasma and other dyschromias (skin discolorations).
Types of Fractional Laser Therapy
There are numerous types of fractional lasers. They vary in many parameters including power, depth of treatment, percentage of skin treated, application of the laser, cost to purchase, speed, disposables and, consequently, results.
Popular lasers for Fractional Therapy
- Fraxel Restore
- Fraxel Repair
- ProFractional laser
- Active FX
- Deep FX
- MiXto laser
- SmartXide DOT therapy
- Pearl fractional laser
Although all of the lasers listed above are fractional lasers, each device can be very different, so don't get too caught up in the brand names. Consult your doctor to determine which laser best meets your needs and will provide the best outcome for you. Don't have a doctor? Find one in the RealSelf find a doctor directory.