I saw the today show about Fraxel re:pair treatment. Is this the same thing I read on realself about fraxel laser experiences? thnks!
It seems like Fraxel and ActiveFX are both supposed to treat the same problems, but which one is better?
I saw a brochure for fraxel laser at my dermatologist. it seems like it works on lots of skin problems. is fraxel better for some skin...
Is the Fraxel repair laser a new version of the Fraxel laser (restore) that is already out? I can't really find any information that explains...
Is IPL or Fraxel laser better for reducing fine lines and eye wrinkles?
Can you tell me more about the benefits you can get from Fraxel laser resurfacing? What sort of skin problems get the best results from Fraxel?
Anyone willing to share whether their fraxel experience was painful? worried it will rival my laser skin resurfacing experience (white hot pain!)
I had co2 fraxel 5 days ago and am bright red. I believe I have peeled all the skin off, but now I notice my skin is not porus and is rough. Will it...
I had three fraxel treatments done starting february, march, and april - all went well - but last month i noticed spots on the sides of my cheeks -...
Seems like the resurfacing will be tough on my skin. what should I do?
Numerous small, whitish bumps appeared approximately twelve hours after I underwent Fraxel Restore Treatment, mainly on my chin and lower cheek area....
Can anyone tell me what you can expect from Fraxel Restore? Results? Recovery? Am I able to go back to work the next day? WIll it help...
Now that Fraxel has put out the new Fraxel repair laser, I am wondering if I should get that instead of the Active FX plus Deep FX treatment I planned...
Pre-fraxel, what's needed to get ready?
Is Fraxel bad for Rosacea?
I am a 21 year old women who has stretch marks from weight gain and weight loss both lower and higher hips a tiny bit on the lower stomach and arms......
What's recovery like from fraxel laser treatment?
I'm interested in learning more about fraxel laser resurfacing. what is fraxel best for treating? thankyou!!
It has been 2 days since my first Fraxel Restore treatment. My face feels like sandpaper and has a pattern of tiny brown spots on it. Is this normal,...
What is the price range for Fraxel? I have some acne pit scarring
What is the difference between fraxel and pixel and when should each be used? How effective is either in removing lines from upper lip and...
Anyone with itchy skin after fraxel?
Hello, I am a 26 year-old woman with very fair skin (Irish). I have enlarged pores all over my cheeks, nose, and forehead (I struggled with acne/oily...
I have completed two Fraxel Restore sessions for facial scars, but I still have many scars on my face. The setting used on me was 45 mjoules. Is this...
I'm a 38-year-old Mexican female suffering from cystic acne since 2 years ago. I was given cortisone injections, but it left some wide pits....
I've got stretch marks down around my bottom area and I would like to know whether Fraxel laser tretment hurts or not? Also, would Fraxel work on this...
Can fraxel restore tighten facial skin? How many treatments does one need to see results? How much down time?
After fraxel re-store treatment how sensitive is to the sun? planning on doing the re-store treatment my main concern now is would I be able to sun...
Will Tazorac help with collagen rebuilding after Fraxel procedure, just as they say Retin-A does? If so, how is it possible?
I am a freak when it comes to pain. kind of scared of gettin fraxeled! should i be woried
I have been hesitating between fraxel restore and repair. After reading some feedback, I have noticed that many people do not get remarkable results...
I got fraxel laser done on my entire face on Friday morning, it is Sunday afternoon and I still have extensive swelling all over my face, but more...
I am on day 11 of fraxel re pair. I have flown to Los Angles to see a leading dermatologist with one of the 2 machines here. My smile became non...
Is fractional Co2 better than Fraxel re:store in treating acne scars & large pores?
I live in Bangkok where there is no Fraxel Repair but we do have a choice between Fraxel Restore and Plasma Rhytec. I do not feel comfortable going...
I am checking out different lasers which would work best for my face. I am Male, 35 years, white skin type, no acne scars, no brown spots or freckles....
Hi I am 46 and lived most of my life outdoors with no sun block. I had thermage and radiesse last year and was fairly pleased. But now I have a...
I just had my first fraxel restore. I was slighly red and swollen for a day or two but that was it. I was expecting to see more. My goal is to...
I have done my 1st Fraxel laser treatment for acne scars. It’s been 4 week and still have redness on cheeks, they look like they had sun burn. I...
I am a very fit 105 lb 54 year old and do have some upper arm skin wrinkles when my arms hang down by my side. They are very annoying as I am in great...
Can any one please give me suggestions which one is good and their pros and cons. smooth beam Laser Treatment Vs Fraxel laser treatment. I am not...
I had Fraxel done a few days ago, and I need to go back to work soon. Can I use concealers and foundation to cover up the brown discoloration due to...
I am entering into my fourth week of recovery after undergoing Fraxel CO2 surgery. I do not know specifically the brand name (re:store, re:pair, etc.)...
Doc. recommended Fraxel for my 3 yr old son who has a small scar on his forehead from a fall two months ago. Dermabond glue was used to treat...
What is Portrait Plasma Regeneration or PSR? Is it another laser skin treatment like Fraxel? I have been exploring fraxel treatments for...
I was on a 7 month course of Accutane, 30mg throughout the course. I want to know, how long would I have to wait before I can get Fraxel treatments?...
Hi, I have a question about Fraxel Restore. I received dermabrasion about two years ago on a few acne scars on my chin. Unfortunately, the scars...
I have age spots on my arms which react to self tanning lotions -they go orange. I am thinking of having them treated with Fraxel. Will they go...
When I was a teen I squeezed every pimple that I had. The results of that was dark spots on my chin and forehead. Will Fraxel help these acne scar...
I am having a series of six Fraxel treatments to remove acne scars. I had my second Fraxel treatment a week ago. Five days after the treatment, I...
I am a 44 year old female with a lot of sun damage and wrinkles around my eyes (crowsfeet and under eye wrinkles). Which laser procedure is best, or...
I've had 4 Erbium Microlaser peels to address scarring and very "pebbly" skin on my chin, the result of electrolysis. While the laser has...
I've heard people mention both Fraxel Repair and Fraxel Laser, but what's the difference between the two?
I am a 53-year-old white female and I live in the harsh South African sun. I have a real problem with skin cancer on my face and I wish to know, will...
I have an appointment for a treatment for my face with the fractional laser (for fine lines,etc). Can someone tell me what the difference is between...
Can this laser be used on a dark skinned person? i'm 23, latino male, with some hyperpigmentation and some depressed scars. i been looking for some...
How much does Fraxel cost? I am talking about the older Fraxel restore laser... Is it expensive?
What (if any) are the advantages of having Smartxide dot therapy over Fraxel laser?
I have a small area on my cheek with a few shallow atrophic acne scars. I've had a TCA peel (35%) and full face Erbium. Dermatologists say it isn't...
Which is better for skin tightening and fine lines?
I'm considering Fraxel Re:store laser for severe acne scarring. I have Asian skin which is between Fitzpatrick Type V and VI. I've never seen Fraxel...
Hi,
Is Fraxel appropriate for Black skin and hyperpigmentation scarring from acne? If so which Fraxel is recommended? If not what are the alternatives...
Is it recomended to use the "Fraxel" laser treatment for Acne scarring shorthly after one had taken "Roaccutane"? if not, what is...
I just had my third Fraxel Laser session a week ago. How soon post-procedure can I exfoliate?
Why would Fraxel leave me with several small red bumps (rash) on both sides of my face for two weeks to present?
I'm thinking about getting Fraxel done for acne scars on my cheeks. My dermatologist recommended it, and it looks like as long as I take several...
I recently had a facial trauma and my forehead split open. The initial scar from the ER was terrible, but the scar has since been revised nicely and...
I've had two Fraxel procedures, and I see little improvement. The last Fraxel procedure was done 4 weeks ago. Will my skin continue to...
Before i decide on fraxel laser treatment i want to know what recover will REALLY be like...no b.s.
I've had Laser Genesis every month for over a year with what seemed like a slight improvement in skin texture & fullness. But how long does this...
After 5 fraxel treatments I have PIH and broken capillaries. Is this permanent?
The PIH has been treated with a 6-week regimen of Tx skin care...
I have light Asian skin with lots of acne scars, most are rolling and give my skin an undulating appearence. I've had two Fraxel Restores so far and...
I keep reading about CO2 laser treatments and am getting confused. Isn't SmartXide also a CO2 laser treatment? How does it differ from Fraxel Laser,...
I suffered from a severe cold sore outbreak on my upper lip after my first (and probably only) Fraxel treatment. I've never experienced a cold sore...
I'm 28 years old, light-skinned, and with freckles, smile lines, eye wrinkles, and a few sun spots. I'm after a safe, one-time treatment with good...
Can you tell me why Fraxel goes deeper in your skin? How does it work?
Can Fraxel make your skin more sensitive? Will it make sensitive skin worse?
Many Practitioners consider these two the gold standard of the Fractional Co2's out there. I have some one off active scarring around my inner cheek....
I had the CO2 ultrapulse laser over a year ago and it caused my texture to be rough with large pores. My docotr said that I did not heal well coupled...
I had Fraxel Laser two days ago. I'm seeing the normal post-procedure conditions, but I'm worried about the grid-like pattern on my forehead. When...
I met with my doctor to discuss Thermage. My doctor said I would need at least 3 treatments of Fraxel also. She gave me a price for the Fraxel and...
I have a fair complexion and just went in for my second Fraxel Laser treatment 4 days ago. I use the lowest dose of Retin A every other day, and had...
My first post here :) I am just considering having the Fraxel treatment from my dermatologist. I want to learn more about it before I spend the...
Hi Im in New york city area and I am trying to find a good fraxel treatment and if possible less than $1000 / session. Should I have it done by a...
Hello my name is Wayne. I just had Dermabrasion done 5 months ago and the down time was really really bad it took 3 and a half mo. to get some of the...
I saw a youtube video were a lady showed how much darker her skin looked even a month after treatment with Fraxel.
I'm hispanic, and I have had other...
Hi Docs!
You were so great in answering my previous questions. Now I am also considereing getting a "mini" facelift, as well as doing a...
I am a 20 year old Indian male who had a Fraxel treatment done 3 days ago, to resolve a minor acne scar and additional scarrings due to shaving and...
I have a minor case of vitiligo. Or I have been told I have a minor case of vitiligo.
I have small circular white spots across various parts of my...
Can Fraxel Laser treatments eventually cause scarring years down the road or will my skin remain looking good after my treatments for many years to...
I just went through my second Fraxel Restore session for my acne scars. I'm after the most optimum results, and when I spoke with the aesthetician,...
I have undergone 6 sessions of laser photo facial but the discoloration has gotten worse, became much darker and spread more on my face. My doctor has...
I have just had my second fraxel. I am paying an arm and a leg for these treatments ($1500 each). The pain of each treatment is minimal. I don't know...
DOES FRAXEL restore (OR ANY OTHER TREAMENTS/LASER) work on raised (hypertrophic scar)? Please help, i'm really depressing. i have 20 cortisone...
It has been 4 weeks after my first Fraxel session, and my right cheek is discolored and has gone all lumpy under my skin. What are these lumps and how...
Hi I'm a 30 year old male in the area and interested in repair for some fine lines and discoloration, but a few questions first?
I am half...
I saw on RealSelf a young woman that had Fraxel Laser done two years ago and has severe sores on her face. She looks terrible. Can Fraxel Laser or...
I had Fraxel Restore done around 5 weeks ago, and I'm still very red. How long does the redness post-op usually last?
How can I treat the keloid scarring on my chest post Fraxel Repair? I have already had Fraxel Restore on setting 25 done on my chest. I think I have...
I used an exfoliate this morning. My skin still feels the same. Is that going to hurt my outcome from Fraxel?? Also is it normal to have a few...
I understand that Fraxel treats creping around the eyes. But is that AT REST, or WHILE SMILING? I have a couple of undereye wrinkles that cause...
I live in The Netherlands and I was wondering if this repair treatment is available here.Another question is: Why can't the traditional CO2 (not...
I have had 3 Fraxel Restore treatments, and so far, there's ony very little improvement. What is scary is, that near my mouth I've developed little...
I had my third Fraxel treatment three weeks ago, and one area on my cheek is kind of blotchy, and another is slightly reddish, about half an inch, and...
I have really bad acne and I want to know, will Fraxel help treat my acne?
One dermatologist told me that using Tazorac would help the collagen stimulation along and also help me to heal faster. Would it make any difference...
I just want to know, which between "Re:Store" or "Re:fine" does Fraxel SR750 belong to? I've done some research on the latest...
What is the maximum number of Fraxel treatments/sessions I should get to obtain the best results for my acne scars? My nurse/doctor said minimum of 4,...
I'm on my 5th Fraxel session, and I started breaking out again, so I decided to use Pro-Active. Is it okay to use products with Benzoyl peroxide and...
I am considering both fraxel restore and repair - i have melasma and sunspots, but also "white spots" - is either good for these? Also, the...
Can you do a number of Restore treatments that would equal the Repair procedure? How would that work?
I saw a dermatologist yesterday and she classified my acne scars as "minor, box car, and ice pick." I am wondering what the best treatment...
I paid one thousand eight hundred pounds last year, for four sessions of Titan laser treatment. on the font of my neck last year, and there was no...
I am 49 I lost over 100 lbs and my face is not sagging enough for a mini facelift but is wrinkled and have large pores. Would the restore 4 treatment...
I have two crater-like scars (3-4mm wide, 1mm deep) on my forehead from chicken pox. Would Restylane injection help lifting up the depressed surface...
I had my first Fraxel treatment done by the doctor's RN. Should I continue with her or request that the MD perform the remaining treatments? So...
I had Fraxel last week and am now experiencing some bad acne flareups, but I suppose this makes sense if there were flare-ups waiting to happen under...
I recently had two Fraxel treatments for mild skin issues: uneven skin tone, sun damage. My last treatment was five weeks ago, and while...
I am hispanic with olive skin (little lighter than Jennifer Lopez) can I get fraxel treatments?
I have some acne scaring from when I was younger and...
I have developed hyperpigmentation on my upper lip area after 9 laser hair removal treatments. For the past 4 years, I have tried hydroquinone 4%,...
I had a consult with a dermatologist about Fraxel Laser treatments. She said that I would not see any results until after the second treatment. Do you...
Between Yag Laser and Fraxel, which of the two gives the best result for acne scars and enlarged pores? How are they different?
I had 4 fraxel treatments on my entire arms to treat age spots. They did not work. The doctor suggested hydroquinine cream for the summer and also...
I've been going to a MedSpa that recommends Pixel Laser for my moderate to severe acne scars and to a doctor/skin sugery center that recommends Fraxel...
Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) and Fraxel Laser treatments seem to work in a similar manner: they create micro injuries to the skin to stimulate...
My doctor is suggesting Fraxel Repair for hyperpigmentation after Fraxel Restore, and I'm a bit concerned about the possible long-term side effects of...
I'm on my third session of second generation Fraxel. My nurse says it is much better than first generation. I'm confused about that. Please explain...
How long do Fraxel Laser results last? Some people say that their skin goes back to what it was before after 12 months, is this true? I would like to...
I have a tat from years ago that's in 4 colors...on my left bicep...i was reading about lasers like fraxle...is this best laser tattoo removing option?
I had my fraxel two week ago. First I have red spot on my face now it turned darkning spot. Do I need to use bleaching cream to get rid off it or...
I had fraxel in November 2007, which consisted of five sessions, between each one a whole month. It was very hot and my skin got burned. The color of...
I have been advised to have Fraxel treatments for Melasma in various spots on my face--as a result of being put on hormones to reduce fibroids. Any...
Will mederma or bio oil help with old stretchmarks? There is a site regarding stretch marks and that says massaging will fade new and old stretch...
If one gets 5 Fraxel Restore treatments done and tries to do other procedures such as Pearl Laser, Deep FX, or Pixel Laser, will those additional...
I read a response that it's ok to use Fraxel after Sculptra. What is Sculptra encapsulated in? If Fraxel removes tattoo ink by causing your body to...
Hi there, can anyone tell me which laser is best for tightening up lax facial skin? I hear Fraxel laser is good.
I am a 40 yr old woman who is scheduled for my first Fraxel Restore treatment on Feb 11, for acne scars. Accutane kept my skin cyst-free for about 20...
Hi there, I'm interested in Fraxel Repair and consultation is expensive. The receptionist tells me that the Fraxel Repair and Fraxel Restore are the...
Are the results with the new Fraxel Re:pair progressive as they are with the Re:Store?
I heard that results with the Fraxel are somewhat immediate for...
I am an African American female with dark brown skin and very large pores. I have had two treatments with the Fraxel Laser but I'm just not sure if it...
I am of mixed race and I am interested in getting fraxel treatments but I am worried about hyper or hypo pigmentation and splotchiness. I am pretty...
I had an erbium laser done 4mths. ago and I can honestly say it didn't do too much for my acne scars. It was suggested to me to do profractional tx....
I need a doctor that knows what he/she is doing since the last one screwed up my face with Fraxel. Anyone know any specialists on skin pigmentation...
I had a very bad Rhinoplasty by a doctor in India. He cut my nose on both sides from outside, which became two big scars. Then, I had a revision...
I've had 4 Fraxel Laser treatments and it seemed to lighten the melasma. However, it was never completely gone. After almost a year, it seems...
I have had the Fraxel laser treatment and immediately afterwards blisters began to appear on my face, so I am guessing the physician burned my face!...
I just had 1 treatment of Fraxel Laser for acne scars, pigmentation, and loose skin. However, she has stated that to tighten the loose skin on my...
How soon after Juvederm fillers can I have deep Fraxel Laser with mini facelift? It would seem that the Juvederm would make the swelling worse, since...
Hi my question is which of these Fraxel is best for dark skin "mexican" in treating pigmentation, wrinkles and will Fraxel thighten the...
Where in Cape Town and which Doctor uses the Frazel repair?
Is there a limit to how many Fraxel Laser treatments you can have? Can you go for more or is that not a good thing?
I had my second Fraxel Restore done 5 days ago. After the first one, I had a lot of redness, and a "machine pattern", then appeared on my...
I had Fraxel treatment done Aug 5th and I'm having alot of break outs and my skin is very oily now. What causes this? Also I had a appointment to go...
Will fraxel restore (I am based in the UK and think this is what the clinic has) work on a small (approx 1cm diameter) circular burn scar on my cheek?...
I have a fair complexion and I tan nicely. I have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) on some areas of my face as a result of Fraxel treatment....
Hi I had my first Fraxel treatment done about 3 weeks ago. I see a big difference in my skin but after the first 2-3 days my skin itched like crazy...
I am considering Fraxel re:store, so I've done some research, but I have not come across anything that talks about how a doctor determines what...
I have some saggy skin under my chin, no fat and would like to tighten it. My dermatologist recommended Fraxel. Which therapy is best? If...
I have shallow but significantly wide indentations in my facial skin caused by complications with facial peels. Can Fraxel Repair or Fraxel Restore...
I heard that subcision followed by Fraxel Laser has had great results for acne scar patients (I am not sure if this is in the same session or...
Recently, I had Botox for frown lines between eyes, lines on my nose, and crow's feet. I also had Juvederm in cheeks. Seven days later, I had Fraxel...
I am 32 years old asian female, and i am ready for a new me! :) i hear that i have great skin, but on the cheeks, i have hyperpigmentation/ sun spot i...
I had C02 Fraxel laser resurfacing on December 15, 2008 and my face still looks so red as if I have a terrible sun damage or burn. How long is the...
Hello! I would like to know if Fraxel is good for tightening the under eye area. When I smile, I wrinkle under the eye due to a blepharoplasty I had...
This is my 3rd Fraxel treatment. The 2 previous treatments left me w/ a bad sunburn, but now I have the typical sunburn PLUS all these reddish purple...
I had my first Fraxel Restore treatment appoximately 7 weeks ago for acne scars. Although the intense redness subsided in a few days, the skin on my...
Will Fraxel cause new warts, if I've previously had warts on my face?
I had Laser surgery to treat hyperpigmentation. Now, I have hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation. I have an appointment for an consult coming up...
What's the best treatment (Laser, IPL, etc.) for dark spots and heavy freckling? I have tried Fraxel, which worked for a while before browning came...
I had one session of Fraxel a few weeks ago and had white patches all over my face afterwards. Also Dr. refused to do in between eyebrows and when I...
I find the use of topical treatments (Efudix) etc quite intrusive and protracted in terms of repair. I am considering Fraxel Laser, but am not...
Which Fraxel do I need restore or refine, repair? I have verticle lines above my upper lips. The rest of my skin looks great, no acne, firm, small...
I've had four laser treatments so far. The first three at 7/50 and the last one at 8/50. It appears the scarring has gotten much worse than before...
Is it safe on any other body parts other than the face and does it treat brown spots and hyperpigmentation?
Is it normal to have oozing right after Fraxel treatment on small area of face?
Palomar lux 1540 non-ablative laser treatment has a 24-48 hrs downtime. Do you think it is a good choice for treating acne scars such as ice...
Which Fraxel treatment will work best on a post-surgical hypertrophic scar on the hand?
Hello, I am from india and having found 1 of 2 fraxel centers in india I thought I'd confirm online beforehand of my queries. I am a 22 year old...
I just had my 3rd Fraxel Re-store, settings were highest at 70%. I was warned that I would have more redness this time and maybe a little more...
I'm 38 and have recently developed vertical lines which appear along my cheeks and eyes when I smile...will Fraxel Repair help reverse this? Or should...
I have fine lines directly under my eyes. My doctor applied Botox to the outer eye area (where the lines were very minimal); but I still have fine...
Would you say that a scar only gets its color from the broken blood vessels? And if one is to get a Fraxel treatment, by healing the broken blood...
Would temporary fillers combined with laser treatment best for acne scars? I have rolling and possibly ice pick scarring. I've heard subcision...
I had Fraxel treatments: twice on full face and 5 times around eyes, then decided to have Trans-Blepharoplasty surgery with CO2 laser at 39 years old....
Last year, I was seen by a dermatologist for Actinic Keratosis (AK) that was in places all over my chest. She said that I have a lot of sun damage. I...
I'm thinking of having fraxed repair on my sundamaged chest area. What are the best settings and what pain relief is given?
Even an exfoliating treatment causes flaking over this area of thin skin which has undergone three rhinoplasties. My cosmetologist says Fraxel...
Hello, I have large open pores and truly want to achieve a flawless complexion with wearing absolutely no make-up.My dermatologist recommended 3...
I have really bad acne scars all over my face and I still have a problem with break-outs. Will the fraxel help my acne? Can I even get Fraxel if I...
I am planning on having Fraxel Laser treatments for old acne scars. What do you think of Fraxel, and why are the costs so varied?
The doctor explained...
I've recently been diagnosed with follicular eczema through a biopsy. I was told Fraxel Laser treatment would help. Is this true or would you...
How far apart should I wait in between Fraxel Re:store treatments. I've seen that some doctors recommend a minimum of 3-4 weeks. I am wondering if...
I had the first Fraxel procedure in August last year. The second was done in December. The recovery was normal with no complications. The redness...
I am 38 years old and take a photosensitizing drug (Amitriptyline) 20 mg every night. Is it possible for me to have Fraxel done on my skin? Can one...
I had Fraxel Laser treatments, my last was almost a year ago. I began noticing brown patches on my cheeks and forehead about 3 or 4 months ago. There...
After reading many posts about Fraxel repair and Fraxel restore, I've grown more confused. The plastic surgeons who Fraxel restore don't do repair....
I had Botox injected for frown lines, forehead lines, and crow's feet. The following day, I had Fraxel Laser on my face. I'm 16 days...
I had one fraxel treatment about 3 weeks ago. I am leaving for vaction in two weeks, and I am concerned about sun exposure. How long should i wait...
I had six Fraxel Restore treatments done, with the last one coming two weeks ago. I was wondering, when can I get a Fraxel Repair done?
Is it legal for someone other than the doctor to use Fraxel Laser on you without you knowing?
Is Fraxel laser safe for brown, Asian brown skin? I'm going to have it done next week. I have brown spots on both of my cheek. Please help. Thank you...
Is is safe to use Fraxel Re:store on a patient who is 4 years post-radiation treatment?
I had Fraxel Laser done 3 months ago and notice white patches of skin and severe acne on my chin. The white patches appear to be "new" skin...
I have scarring on my face due to years of acne. I was on accutae over a year ago and have began fraxel treaments. My first treatment was about 2...
I have really bad acne scars (mostly on my forehead) and I'm not even an adult yet. I have tried every single scar removal creams and lotions and...
Hi, could you please explain the difference between Fraxel laser Re:pair and SR1500? Is the Fraxel SR1500 effective for old acne scar removing? Thank you.
How long after Juvederm injections should I wait before having Fraxel Laser or Laser Genesis?
I had one session of Fraxel a few weeks ago and had white patches all over my face afterwards. What are these white patches? Also Dr. refused to do in...
I've read about deep and sunken acne scars, but what about raised acne scars? Can I try Fraxel Laser or Mixto Laser for raised scars too? Can these...
I have black spots, hyperpigmentation from acne. They haven't responded to peels or hydroquinone or Triluma. I am thinking of having laser...
Which is more likely to cause damage from Fraxel Repair: the laser itself, the settings, or the practitioner? Does the pressure applied by the...
Have you ever had any patient say they lost all of the hair on the eyebrow area after Fraxel Laser procedures?
I did and it started with the first one...
My face darkened from non-sunscreen use for 3 months after Fraxel treatment. Is this permanent, and would lightening creams help?
I was looking into fraxel restore for severe cystic acne scars on my neck. Can you recommend a doctor in raleigh I can consult with?
I had bumps and rough skin after Fraxel Laser. Is there a chance they will soften or diminish? Is there anything I can do to help it? I started to see...
I'm 34 years old and had a consultation for large pores, fine lines, and minor sun damage. The physician stated that his (Venus) Erbium yag laser was...
If I get 7 Fraxel treatments, will my results improve over the 5th Fraxel treatment by a lot? Will getting additional Fraxel treatments be harmful?
I began Fraxel about a year ago. I think I had 7 treatments all up for chicken pox scars. The first treatment went fine, however the 2nd was very...
I had Fraxel about 3 months ago with no impressive results. The doctor said that because I had a low pain threshold, she could only use a level 3 (she...
I have a small (a little over 1 inch wide, and a half centimeter in width) light-colored slightly raised scar on the inside of my forearm from a...
My question is, will multiple treatments of the Fraxel eventually give me the same results as the Sciton? And what do you recommend for the neck...
I have pale skin and am shortly going to have Fraxel done on some scarring on my skin. The scarring is hypertrophic, and mild, however,...
Can I have Photofacial/IPL treatment 10 days after Fraxel re:store? It probably depends on how red I am after the Fraxel treatment. Can the...
I am 49 and most concerned with improving the texture of my face. Which is more effective for improving texture and skin tightening, Fraxel Repair or...
I am having Juvederm injections soon. The doctor also wants to do Fraxel Laser for the lines around my mouth. Which treatment should be done first?
Everyone who has performed the Fraxel Laser Treatment, have you treated whole face or just partial areas for examples, where only the scars are?
And which one is more effective for acne scar removal and reducing pore size as well as skin discoloration? I have some ice pick scars and some...
I got fraxel treatment for my scars, some of them all of them have flaken off except 1 The one scar is near my underarm in the section where the...
My neck shows a significant sign of lines and sagging. Someone recommends Fraxel Laser treatment. Any suggestion?
Planning a Fraxel resurfacing and I am very keloid-prone (make too much scar tissue). Will the treatment cause lots of scarring?
The small bumps on my nose are from past pimples. The acne is a bit more under control after PDT. My nose seems to have grown in width, but I can't...
I am Latin with olive skin and a quick tanner. I want treatment for my moderate acne scars and lines around my lips. Which between Fraxel Laser or...
I am interested in Fraxel for the face, and would also like to get Botox. Will Botox interfere with any of the healing process? Thanks.
What is the skin texture like after having Fraxel restore done? I have heard that the skin looks like it has tiny needle puncture scars? Is this...
I'm considering getting Fraxel for stretch marks, but I want to know how much it will improve on their appearance. The stretch marks are thin and...
What is the width of the roller on a Fraxel restore laser in mm's? I have this laser mark on my face that is a square slightly raised patch of skin....
I had light brown spots on the side of eyes and a skin laser spa recommended for a Fraxel treatment to improve the melasma and big pores on my...
Will Fraxel Laser remove hyperpigment scar left from fever blister at edge of lips?
I'm interested in Fraxel Laser or any non-surgical procedure for under eye wrinkles. Can you recommend a doctor in the Michigan area?
I have my second Fraxel treatment tomorrow. Last time I broke out 2 days after. Is there a way to prevent or minimize this?
After Fraxel Laser, my face has gone more patchy and darker than before. It has been 6 days now. Is this normal? Will it get better?
I just had my first of four Fraxel treatments a week ago and my face looks so good. I keep thinking I'm going to wake up and my face is back to the...
Do they both do the same job? Do they have similar recovery and cost?
I had Fraxel Laser done about four months ago. For some reason, I find that every time I get my eyebrows or upper lip threaded, I break out in tiny...
I am considering having Fraxel Laser done to remove my melasma. Has anyone had it done and seen positive results. I would be very grateful for some...
Which between Smoothbeam Laser and Fraxel Laser stimulates collagen better? Does Fraxel Restore remove scar tissue while Smoothbeam only remodels?
I am day 8 after Fraxel repair. Things are looking better, but I want to know if the fine smoker's lines that I still see will go away and if the skin...
Does scarred skin normally contain the same amount of pigments as the normal skin surrounding it? I was wondering because after the Fraxel treatment,...
I am a 50 year old Eurasion woman and had a Fraxel treatment last November. The immediate result was that my skin felt like clay, i.e. it lost mass in...
I have had about 6 Fraxel treatments for melasma. The last treatments left me with higher pigmentation with inflammation (like a mask around my eyes)....
I am doing loads of research and getting more and more confused about lasers such as Fraxel and ActiveFX. I have olive skin and want fix sun damage,...
Is there a potential effect of taking Accolate (for capsular contracture) on the expected benefit of Fraxel laser?
I'm concerned because the benefit...
I was on hormonal therapy and two years later I noticed the appearance of my skin began to change. I have melasma on the bridge of my nose and...
It's now been 1 month since my first and only Fraxel Restore 1500 treatment from Rapaport in NJ. I still have broken capillaries from before and new...
I have severe sun damage to my face and I am interested in Fraxel laser but would like to know more about it. Could someone please respond?Thank you, ...
We have vitiligo in the family, my sister has it and so does my uncle. If I have fraxel treatment for my acne scarring, does that increase my chance...
Can Fraxel treatment diminish scars, discolorations, and smoothen the skin on upper and lower arms?
I am considering getting Fraxel laser surgery done to reduce the appearance of acne scars. You mentioned that there are a higher chance of side...
A year ago I had Fraxel treatment on some keloid scarring on my breasts from a reduction I had about 10 years ago. The doctor treated my keloid scars...
Can I expect good results from just one Fraxel treatment, or is it imperative that I have a series of treatments?
I had Radiesse done in my nasolabial folds and cheeks and cheek bone area under eyes. I look like a chipmunk.
I read that Fraxel will lessen the...
I have some hypertrophic scarring from acne on my upper back and my doctor injected them with kenalog and it flattened them out. I am still unhappy...
I had Fraxel on my face and it definitely works. Although it is a slower process, I feel that it helps skin. I would love to help the skin around my...
I had Fraxel restore on part of my face (the part just to the side of my nose) to generate collagen around a scar from a previous laser procedure to...
If cost is not a factor, which would be more effective between Fraxel or Photofacial for one series of treatment for fine lines and sun damage on my...
I had one Fraxel treatment on my nose to treat larger pores 2 months ago. Subsequently, a ridge or lump has appeared across my nose. I think it may be...
I have few scars around the mouth due to a car accident. If so, how many sessions I need to attend?
How much time does a fraxel treatment take? Can it be done in the summer?
I underwent the Fraxel Laser procedure two days ago (05.18.2009). I was sent home with a tube of Aquaphor, and I have a follow up appointment in two...
I was treated for breast cancer in October 2008. It's been 5months since my last chemotherapy and I have noticed my cheeks and nose seem very reactive...
I'm beginning to show signs of Rhinophyma. There are a few nodules on one side of nose and some thickening on tip of nose which I absolutely hate. ...
I had Fraxel treatment last year for pigmentation. Now, my skin looks loose, like collagen was lost. I'm 36, but nobody told before that I look my age...
I am 48 years old, and taking 9 mgs of Coumadin daily since October of 2008. Can I have a Fraxel Laser treatment on my face, neck, and chest?
I have oil burn marks on both sides of my chin. The scar on the left is slightly hypertrophic while on the right it is well settled. I got burned when...
I got stretch marks on my arms during my pregnancy. Do I have a better chance at removing them with the Fraxel Laser or with Velashape combined with...
I had a Titan Laser procedure done three times and then a Fraxel Laser procedure. It has been a year; can the Titan procedure be done again?
How long after receiving Fraxel restore treatment can V-Beam be done? I've had 5 Fraxel done and probably will go for more in the future (will wait at...
I developed hypopigmentation spots after 2 Fraxel Laser treatments. It is very obvious it was due to the treatment as you can see small round...
Why are so many people saying that the Fraxel has caused them to get severe hyper or hypopigmentation? Someone answered that it might be because...
I had my first Fraxel treatment for my arms today. Has anyone else done that? Have you found success?
Can I have Restylane injections after I do my Fraxel laser? Is it safe? If not, how many days or weeks should I do it and what would happen if I do it...
I would like to get Fraxel repair for my scars only. The doctor is recommending to have it done on my entire face. Is there a reason for this?
I have large pores but no discoloration. I also have small wrinkles developing around eyes and freckles. My skin is overall good. No acne scarring....
Should anti-virals be taken everytime before Fraxel laser even if I didn't have herpes infection before?
I'm 23 years old, and I have SLE (Lupus). I would like to know, would it be safe for me to get the Fraxel treatment done for my stretch marks? Please...
I have heard that skin texture of non-damaged skin becomes rougher after Fraxel? I know Fraxel is supposed to smoothen the skin but is this correct?...
I have white marks on the neck from past acne scarring, along with redness. This area is also still blemish prone. Is Fraxel a possible solution for...
How long after a Fraxel treatment can I get a facial?
I have open pores, scars, and laugh lines. I have already done 4 treatments of Fraxel Laser, but I didn't get any satisfactory results. Should I...
I had several LightSheer treatments in the fall of 2003 to 2004 spring. This treatment worked fine but left hyperpigmentation and even caused some...
Does Fraxel Laser permanently treat hyperpigmented scars? Why do you need to use bleaching cream if you are on the treatment? Surely, using bleaching...
I had Cooltouch almost 2 years ago, but it didn't do anything on my acne scars. I was going for Fraxel, but after reading so many comments and bad...
I'm 48 years old, and my right cheek seems to droop more than the left due to the scars. I also have smile lines. I have been recommended to do 3...
I had always had facial hair, and on top of that, acne. I had laser hair removal treatment, but my acne is getting worse, the acne is all over and...
It's now been 1 week after having Fraxel treatment on a small area (about 1 cm diameter) on my face. The treatment was to remove a scar. I've now had...
I am currently using the Obagi Nu-Derm system including Tretinion .05%. I will be receiving a Fraxel Re-store treatment. Do I need to alter or stop...
I've tried many treatments for facial sun damage/melasma. My last attempt is either IPL or Fraxel Laser. Since they're both very costly, I'd like...
Hi. I have this 3rd degree burn scar on my body (tummy and both thighs) due to hot water. The scars are now thick and very itchy. I'm planning to...
I would like to know what's the best setting of Fraxel for under the eye area. Milia is appearing.
