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...
Are the results progressive with Fraxel Re:Pair. I know that they say that with the Fraxel Re:Store that results continue to get better as the months...
Anyone willing to share whether their fraxel experience was painful? worried it will rival my laser skin resurfacing experience (white hot pain!)
Hi. I have a question regarding Acne Scars. I have undergone six sessions of Fraxel Refine to minimize or make my scars disappear, which did not...
Which is better for acne scars, Fraxel Re:pair fractional CO2, or the new Pearl fractional laser?
I am 12 weeks post fraxel repair and still dealing with hyper-pigmentation issues that are slowly getting better. I recently got another opinion from...
Hi, I'm interested in getting some laser resurfacing done on my face and I'm thinking about going with the Pixel laser. How well does the pixel laser...
I have the beginning of drooping jowls, but the part that bothers me most is the creping on my cheeks. I do not want to go through Fraxel Repair...
Is one treatment of Deep FX or Fraxel Repair enough for acne scarring? I'm 21 and have about 6 weeks off, and am looking for the best treatment option.
What is the difference between the Fraxel Repair and the Erbuim Yag Laser in terms of results (mainly for fine lines, texture, pores, and scars) and...
Has Fraxel re:pair been used on Becker's Nevus yet. I know in that other lasers in the past have not been very successful as it usually returns after...
Fraxel Repair 2 weeks in, redness not abating as quickly as I'd like.
Had this thing done about 2 weeks ago - exactly 2 weeks to the day now - and my...
I have tried the regular Fraxel and the results are good, but I heard of this new invention, Fraxel Repair, where you undergo the treatment once and...
That is really what I was looking for when I started the Restore treatments. The only thing I found short of surgery that would help with lax skin was...
Hi, I'm an asian male, between a 3 to a 4 on the Fitzpatrick scale. I have acne scarring as a result of the accutane I went on a couple of years ago....
Can you compare Lumenis Active FX and the Fraxel Repair
Which one works better on wrinkles, brown spots, skin tightening? How about pain and recovery...
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 am a 46-year-old female, very thin (5" 4" 100 lbs) and does not have a lot of subcutaneous fat. I'm concerned about my neck area since I...
I am 45 and lately I've been feeling like I just look old so I wanted to try the Fraxel repair to go after some wrinkles, sun damage, et al. ...
I have some deep acne scars on my nose and i am planning on getting Fraxel Repair for the face. I was wondering if the nose area is harder to treat...
I'm 46-years-old and have had many laser surgeries. I've had CO2, Cooltouch, Thermage, Fraxel ReStore, etc. My acne scars have improved over the years...
There aren't many doctors offering Fraxel Re:pair in my area, and it's easier to find doctors that provide Total FX. Will skin tightening results...
I have found a lot of information about Fraxel for acne scars and wrinkles, but don't find much about the success of using Fraxel on Stretch Marks. ...
Eight days after my Fraxel Repair procedure, my face has been healing beautifully, except for a 3x3 inch burn on my right jaw. Is this normal?
My...
I'm a 35-year-old Asian, and I have acne scars and pigmentation all over my face. I'm wondering, is MiXto Laser as good as Fraxel Repair? Or is it...
I had Fraxel Repair done 3 days ago, and now my face is extremely swollen and my eyes are almost shut. Is this normal? If so, how long will it take...
I have several rolling acne scars on my temple & forehead and I have olive skin (between 3 & 4 in the Fitzpatrick scale). My local doctor...
Is it important to stop Retinol or Retin A products 5 days before doing Total FX/Active FX or Fraxel re:pair? I was told 2 different things by 2...
Is it safe to have Fraxel Re:pair done by a board-certified plastic surgeon who has only done it 9 times? I know this doctor is very smart but I'm...
Can Fraxel Re:pair be used on surgical scars? When (post-surgery) should one begin undergoing the procedure?
I'm a young female who had a horrible experience with Retin-A. Others tell me it's not possible, but I assure you it is, because it happened to me. I...
I'm an Asian and have suffered from acne scars for over 5 years. Last week, I met a doctor he advised me to have 3 treatments with DeepFX and 1...
Hi, I am Chinese and am concerned about having Fraxel re:pair treatment for my acne scars due to pigmentation issues. Has anyone seen good results on...
I have wrinkles onmy chin at 46 and the area around my mouth is finely lined. The skin is uneven near my mouth, and I have small laugh lines.
My...
What is the best way to treat hyperpigmentation after having a fraxel repair treatment? Hydroquinone creams don't seem to work ! Any help will be...
I've read that the Fraxel Re:pair works wonders on wrinkles, but what about acne scars? I have widespread scarring on my face, however most of it is...
I had the CO2 laser done about 12 years ago and am considering trying the Fraxel Repair in an effort to turn back the clock a little. How different...
What's the difference between Fraxel Repair and Pixel? What are the pros/cons of each laser?
Can Fraxel Repair be used 6 months post Sculptra injections? I had this on my temple & under eye area for acne scars and would like to know if...
I am planning to have Fraxel Repair, and have heard that having Botox injections a couple of weeks before having laser treatment will yield better...
I was wondering, do LED treatments help with acne scar improvment after Fraxel Repair? How long after the Fraxel Repair procedure is it ok to have an...
Hi, I'm going in Oct 12 for Fraxel repair laser. I would like to know if redness would likely be present after 2 weeks. If so, would it be okay...
I had one Fraxel treatment 9 days ago on the upper lip and around the mouth area. It was a very painful procedure to me (I describe it as a fire...
I am going to schedule some sort of resurfacing procedure in the next couple of weeks. Fraxel Re:pair looks like a great option. How does it compare...
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...
Hi, I have healed up beautifully after fraxel re:pair in September. I have no more redness . I am wanting to know opinions on makeup(foundation)...
I have olive skin and I am very prone to hyperpigmentation. I have acne scarring on my T-Zone area. I'm considering Fraxel Re:Pair to treat the...
My skin can be very sensitive to strong skin care products (i.e. Retinol, Triluma, glycolic acid), and I can usually only tolerate them a few days at...
Should I undergo Fraxel Repair if I'm still peeling from Retin-A?
I'm 53 years old and I had an above average amount of wrinkles and sun damage on my face. I had the repair done on June 14th, 08. After healing I...
Has anyone done Fraxel re:pair to their neck and chest? If so, are there any lines of demarkation?
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...
Unfortunately, I got a bacterial skin infection three days after Fraxel Repair. I was on the antibiotic, Keflex, but it was resistant to the type of...
I am 42 years old with sun-damaged skin, and have gone through eczema treatments and steroid creams. I have jowls, fine lines, wrinkles, open pores,...
I plan to come over to LA from Bangkok before the year end to have the Fraxel Repair procedure on my face. I therefore do not want to make multiple...
I am now four weeks post fraxel re:pair and I have tiny brown pigment spots forming on my cheeks. Is this normal?
I'm 38 years old with fine lines under eye area and eye bags. I'm on a photo-sensitizing drug (Amitriptyline) and I had Medlite laser treatment in...
I had ArteFill for my smile line several years ago, and also had fillers for the vertical lines above my lip more than a year ago. Now I'm considering...
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’ve done my research, gone round a number of clinics and been told I need everything from Sculptra, Active FX, Accent XL and even an S-Lift...
Is there any way to broadly predict how my skin will react to Fraxel Repair or Total FX? Is it unreasonable to ask for a spot treatment or testing to...
My problem is that the outer sides of my eyebrows are starting to go south and give me that sad puppy dog look, and my cheeks are also going south,...
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...
If Total FX or Fraxel Repair were done 3 times or more for various aging issues (on face, neck and chest) over a period of months, would the results...
Can Fraxel Repair be used on Poikiloderma of Civatte?
Can Fraxel Repair remove milia? If so, will they return eventually?
I have only ever seen patients with severe skin problems have Fraxel Repair. Can Fraxel Repair settings be tailored to treat a young person with minor...
Will Botox help relax the tension from a healing raised horizontal scar in the small hollow at the base of my neck, where the Fraxel Repair laser...
At the doctor's office they said to use a yellow based foundation as my skin is very fair. On the make-up websites, I see that green...
I had 1 subcision back in February and 2 dermaroller sessions in April & July. I also applied Retin A 0.025 every night.
Will my skin be ready for...
I've done some research but it looks like doctors in the Toronto area only offer Fraxel Re:store.
I had a cheek lift a year ago and i would like to get fraxel repair,but i am afraid of the two bars under the skin having a bad reaction to fraxel....
My three-year-old son has four Chicken Pox scars (max. 1 mm deep and 2 mm wide) next to his nose and two shallow scars on the tip of his nose. How...
I have a Fraxel Restore procedure scheduled at the only place in my area (Maine) that does it. They have only been doing it for 6 months. I'm...
My acne scarring is concentrated on my temples & forehead. I don't see a point of treating healthy skin when there isn't a need to. Is it ok just...
I just had Fraxel Re:pair done on Feb. 11th, and 6 days later, I went back to work (my first day at work since the procedure). I am wearing a good...
I have some acne scars on my face, most are ice pick and rolling scars. Now I know there are 3 companies that provide laser treatment: Fraxel...
I am scheduled for Fraxel Repair in 2 and 1/2 weeks for fine lines around my eyes, pigmentation spots, and some minor acne scarring on my chin. I am a...
I'm having a hard time deciding what to do. I have planned for some timeon doing the CO2 laser procedure on my face by a very experienced, peer...
I have reasearched for a long time and consulted a dermatologist on the Fraxel Repair. They suggested one treatment at a power of 60 (1,000 microns)...
The derm clinic I've gone to (I live overseas) says the CO2 Pixel laser is the laser they use...but I'm a little confused. Is it the same as Fraxel?
I have shallow but significantly wide indentations in my facial skin caused by complications with facial peels. Can Fraxel Repair or Fraxel Restore...
I am of Indian ethnicity, and suffering from acne scars around the cheek area. I'm wondering, will Fraxel Repair work on my wheatish complexion? Is...
It's been 5 days since I've had my Fraxel repair. My skin feels worse than on day 3. My face had done a major peeling and my skin is bright pink and...
I'm having Fraxel Repair done next week. I'm pretty certain I will still need a brow lift. How long should I wait?
I am a 27 year old male from Indian Back ground.I've been through 4 restore treatments without great results. Should I try Fraxel Repair or Activ...
I would like to get a Deep FX/Total FX or Fraxel Repair in the Chicago area, and can't find ANY doctor who are doing either of these treatments... (A...
I am prone to hypertrophic scarring on my torso, as a result of several accidents. Would it be safe for me to have Fraxel Repair for facial wrinkles...
I had Fraxel re:pair done 5 days ago. It's a slow healing. Read my story below and see what advice you can offer me.
I had Fraxel re:pair done...
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...
Could you recommend a doctor in Philadelphia PA that currently uses the re:pair system? Thanks.
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I am one month post fraxel repair and although I am pleased with the changes I feel the cost was excessive for the results thus far. I am hopeful that...
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'm 7 weeks post-procedure and am happy with the results. However, I've developed mild hyperpigmentation (I'm type 2 skin) and a couple of eczema...
I am being treated with 4% hydroquinone for the past 4 months for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) following Fraxel Repair. The hydroquinone...
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 six Fraxel Restore treatments done, with the last one coming two weeks ago. I was wondering, when can I get a Fraxel Repair done?
I heard an MD on Realself say that Fraxel Repair would be less effective on male skin. Can anybody elaborate on this claim?
Can I have the Fraxel Repair if I have the autoimmune disease, hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's thyroiditis)? I'm a 63-year-old woman and I want to get rid...
I had the Fraxel Repair 1 week ago. The corners of my mouth and on my chin became infected, so the Dr. prescribed Bactrim ointment. I have done this...
I have just completed my 2nd session of Fraxel Repair. Both were done at 70mj and 60%. Have any of you done multiple sessions of Fraxel Repair and saw...
I have black spots, hyperpigmentation from acne. They haven't responded to peels or hydroquinone or Triluma. I am thinking of having laser...
I'm considering Fraxel Re:Pair or Fractional CO2 to treat my acne scars. The only problem I've noticed in most, if not all before and after photos is...
Hi. I am thinking of going for the Fraxel Repair because besides acne scarring, I am 54 yrs old and now have some sagging. The problem is that 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 had a Cool-Lipo procedure on my neck 3 months ago. While there is definitely less volume, I'm left with very lose skin. (I'm 54) It was suggested...
I have a doctor appointment next week to disscuss Fraxel repair and I was wondering, what questions would you advise me to ask?
I'm 27 years old, and I have moderate to severe rolling and boxcar acne scars on my face, and have been looking for an effective treatment. I'm...
I have a lot of hypopigmentation on my chest from years of acne scarring. I'm fairly pale, but the scars are extremely white, so it looks like I have...
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 considering either Thermage NXT or Fraxel Repair. I am wanting to get rid of lines under the eyes, tighten skin on face, neck and under eyes. I...
Fifteen years ago, I had used Accutane for acne and had a TCA peel for acne scars. The TCA peel was very painful me but I had very nice results....
Can Fraxel re:pair get rid of cheek dents, marionette lines, and glabellar lines in a 38-year-old? They are just coming in and fillers work for a...
I decided on Fraxel repair for my acne scars. An aggressive chem. peel 10 years ago that took almost 6 months for complete recovery (makeup not...
Is it safe for a patient who has previously received Restylane injections to be given a Fraxel Repair treatment. If so, how long should one wait...
I have very fair skin and I had a Fraxel Repair treatment in Nov 2008. It left me with ice pick scarring around my nose and chin area. I then had...
I've had 2 Fraxel Repair treatments at 70mj-60%, and somebody has mentioned destruction of Follicular Stem Cells, which would result in accelerated...
I had what I think is Fraxel Repair, as it is supposed to be one treatment. It left patterns during the healing like shredded wheat. I am just...
I had 2 Vicodan and 1 Valium prior to Fraxel Repair, as well as numbing cream on my entire face and the top of my neck. My MD also administered a...
This past week I successfully had Fraxel Re-pair on my forehead to address small acne pit scarring.
My gameplan also includes addressing facial...
I'm looking into Fraxel Repair for a year now. I had 5 Fraxel Refine and 1 Fraxel Restore treatments before for rolling acne scars. I also...
I am in my mid fifties and have relatively good skin but horrible lifelong ice pick scars on my nose. My plastic surgeon is suggesting Fraxel repair,...
Honestly, is Fraxel repair really that great? Why don't I see any really happy stories regarding acne scarring with it? Why don't i see photos? Where...
What should I do? What are my recourse? Should I have another one. I went to a Plastic surgeon and for $10,000.00 I could have had a Face lift.
I am on day 5 after having fraxel Re:Pair and my dr. told me to use a cleanser by eucerin. I cannot find it can anyone give me a good alternative to...
I am currently booked to have Fraxel Repair in 2 weeks on my face. I had CO2 Laser done before for my acne scarring. Now I want Fraxel Repair for my...
Is there a diference in Fraxel Repair and CO2 Fractional laser? I mean, is any other CO2 Fractional as good too? Will I have the same result? I live...
I know this is a single-treatment procedure but would also like to know what the approximate price range is?
How long after a Fraxel Restore treatment should I wait to get Fraxel Repair? Should I wait four to six weeks or longer? Also, is it ok to use...
I had Fraxel Re:pair exactly three weeks ago, and my skin was healing beautifully until 2 days ago. I developed really small tiny red bumps all over...
What can the Fraxel repair do for bags and sagging skin under the eye, and marionette lines?
My girlfriend got Fraxel Repair about 25 days ago. Now, her face still has those tiny dots all over it. In addition, I can see those dots are forming...
I have had 2 Fraxel repair treatments done at 70mj-60% without complications. I am planning to go to my 3rd treatment later this year, and I wonder...
How does Fraxel Repair or any similar treatment affect facial hair in men? Will the facial hair still grow after treatment?
Am I a candidate for Fraxel re:pair if I've already had silicone microdroplets injected into acne scars? My intent is to diminish the same scars (not...
A local maxillofacial surgeon has recently begun offering something called Affirm CO2 (a laser by Cynosure) and claims it is the same as Fraxel...
I am considering Fraxel Repair on my face, neck, chest for fine lines and crepiness. I have allergies, atopic dermatitis, and asthma (all well...
Is this dryness, tightness/itching, and not quite sand paper-feeling after Fraxel Laser normal? When will the dryness subside and is there anything...
Hi, is it possible to have Fraxel Repair on hereditary freckles? I am young so I don't have problems concerning lines nor wrinkles Thanks.
I had Fraxel Repair for lines, skin texture, some acne scarring, and skin tightening effects. I was especially hoping to have the smoker's lines...
I am interested in Fraxel Repair for acne scars and eyelids. I am Mexican and Native American with olive skin. Is this procedure recommended for...
On a scale from 1 to 10: how would you rate Fraxel Repair for safety and eventual side effects? Are there warnings against this procedure if you have...
More and more personal reports are showing up regarding damage from Fraxel Re:Pair. Why are doctors and dermatologists not talking about this?
I am Hispanic with tan skin. I am one month post Fraxel Repair and the treated area is still very red, with hyperpigmented spots (brown spots) and...
Which laser is better for fine lines, shrinking pores, and age spots, Fraxel Repair or Pixel Laser?
I had Fraxel Repair five weeks ago and I'm still swollen. My doctor gave me a topical steroid to use for three weeks a week ago. It is not helping in...
