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Fraxel repair vs. Pixel laser - which works better on acne scars? 2 answers

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...

Does Pixel laser treat broken capillaries? 2 answers

Will Pixel treatment remove the appearance of broken capilaries?

What is the difference between Fraxel and Pixel laser treatments?

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...


How long till I see Pixel Laser results?

When can I expect results after treatment? After a couple of days or more likely within the next couple of months?

Delayed Pain normal after Pixel Laser Resurfacing? 1 answer

I just had my first resurfacing done, the pain was very minimal and I it felt like I had a sunburn. However, as the night progressed the pain...

Dents on the face after Pixel Laser: Will it go away?

Two weeks ago, I had Pixel Laser done on my face. On the lower half they stacked the pulses and on my forehead they just did one pulse. After a week...

Skin looks worse post-Pixel Laser

I had 1 Pixel Laser treatment on my lower eye lids about 8 weeks ago. My skin looks much worse, as though it has aged 10 years. Any advice for...

Which laser is best for wrinkles and sun damage - Fraxel Re:pair, Fraxel Re:store or Pixel laser? 4 answers

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...

Can Pixel laser be too aggressive?

My problem is acne scars. Im of indian ethnicity. I had a pixel laser with these settings: 2940 nm medium pulsed 7x7 matrix 600joule 2 passes, and...

Does the Pixel laser work on sun damage?

I have a lot of brown spots and freckles from sun damage and I was wondering what laser would best to get rid of them.  Is the Pixel laser a good...

After pixel laser: more wrinkles around my mouth? 1 answer

I have had 2 pixel treatments now, the last one with 4 stacks on my entire face and 5 stacks targeted at acne scarring. Where I had deeper acne...


Pixel Laser vs IPL for sun damage?

Pixel Laser and IPL: Which between the two gives better results for sun damage and brown spots?

Pixel vs. Fraxel repair - What's the difference? 1 answer

What's the difference between Fraxel Repair and Pixel?  What are the pros/cons of each laser?

Should I continue Pixel laser for chest wrinkles?

I have severe wrinkling of my chest from sun damage.  I am only 36 years old.  It has progressively got worse over the past couple of years....

Negative Pixel Laser side effects?

What are negative results can I get from Pixel Laser on the neck and upper collarbone area?

Is Hypo and Hyperpigmentation from Pixel laser permanent?

I had my first Pixel laser treatment done with Yag laser three weeks ago. I am noticing more hyperpigmentation where there was none before and it...


Pixel Laser for chest and neck wrinkles?

I'm 21 years old, and I wanted to know if a couple of Pixel laser sessions, on whatever settings may be most effective, help reduce appearance of...

Bumps after Pixel Laser to tighten skin?

I'm a 40 year old female and have had 1 in a course of 3 pixel treatments for skin laxity. Everything was fine up until 4 weeks after treatment. Now...

Pixel laser for crepey arms?

I am planning to get Pixel laser treatment on my arms to reduce (hopefully) the crepiness....will this take care of that???

Chemical Peel Reaction vs Pixel-Laser Reaction

I recently had a chemical peel (not glycolic acid). The peeling was just a little annoying but the real problem was the major breakout of tiny...


AFT Photofacial vs Pixel Laser for skin rejuvenation?

Which is more effective at treating fine lines and overall improvement of appearance, AFT (Photofacial) or Pixel Laser resurfacing? I am in good...


Pixel laser - how long before you see results?

I am now 3 days post-op and my skin looks awful. Dry, spotty and flaking. Also, how close to the lower eyelid can Pixel safely be done? My clinic...

Pixel Laser - How much improvement can I expect for wrinkles and fine lines?

On high or medium (aggressive) settings of Pixel Laser, how much improvement can I expect for my wrinkles and fine lines?  These wrinkles are...

Spots post-Pixel Laser treatment

I had Pixel Laser treatment 4 days ago on my forehead. There's no pain now, but I'm getting spots there. Is this normal? How long does it take for the...

CO2 Pixel Laser the same as Fraxel? 1 answer

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?

Will Pixel Laser help improve acne scars?

I just had Pixel Laser treatment done a while ago. Prior to this, a year ago I had a series of skin needling (Dermaroller) done already...it improved...

Cystic acne from Pixel Laser and Microdermabrasion?

I had my first Pixel Laser treatment done a month ago, and I have seen improvement after healing (5 days). The spa I was going to also recommended...


Hyperpigmentation after Pixel Laser

I had a Pixel treatment two months ago on my chest. Though done at a relatively high setting, there was very little pain. It took almost a week for...

Will Pixel laser treatment work on the face?

Can we have Pixel laser treatment for Dandruff on the face(Seborrhoeic dermatitis)? Is it worth it and will it work?

Treating new brown spots after Pixel?

I had a Pixel treatment this afternoon. Before I even left the office, I had a rather large brown spot on my forehead. It is about the size of a dime...

Bruise-like discoloration after Pixel Laser

I had a Pixel Laser treatment around mouth 3 weeks ago. However, I still see no difference except for what looks like a scarring in the lines, which...

How to prevent permanent skin damage from Pixel Laser?

About 4 weeks ago, I had Pixel laser resurfacing to my upper chest.  I followed the pre and post-procedure recommendations to the letter. For the...

Pixel laser - Recovery after high-setting treatment

Is a lot of brown crusting occurring immediately after Pixel treatment normal?  The nurse told me it was normal but she also told me she used the...

Exfoliating cream after Pixel?

I'm on day three of my second treatment and I'm very dry. I want to go back to work on day 5, but I'm afraid I will be too dry. Can anyone suggest an...

Alma or Harmony Pixel Laser for enlarged pores?

Does the Alma/Harmony Pixel Fractional laser reduce enlarged pores?

Long-term effectiveness of Pixel?

I am considering a Pixel treatment on my face to help with texture, large pores, fine lines, and sun damage. I'm 37, very fair skinned with freckles,...

Hypopigmentation after Pixel Laser

I had Pixel Laser 3 weeks ago, and the area treated is much lighter than the rest of my body. When will it be back to normal? I am very worried.

Pixel Laser advice

I am considering having Pixel Laser CO2 resurfacing done on my entire face, neck, and chest. I have been to a doctor for a quote and I trust his...



Speeding up peeling process after Pixel?

I had a Pixel Laser 4 days ago and my skin starting is to peel. My new skin is so pink, like scarred in some areas. Is alright if I use a scrub or...

Pixel Laser for syringoma treatment?

Can Pixel Laser be effective in treating undereye bumps that are not milia? I believe I might have little clusters of syringoma.Thanks, Frances.

Age best to have Pixel Laser?

I am 24 years old. I would like to know, is the Pixel Laser safe for me?

Rosacea caused by Pixel, IPL and Yag laser?

I had Pixel, IPL and Yag laser done to my face. I started to notice these weird markings on my cheeks and forehead. I had a biopsy done and it showed...

London Pixel laser doctor recommendations

Thinking of having Pixel laser done. Has anyone had it done or is getting a treatment done? Which clinic in London (UK) are you guys going to? How...

Watery, strained eyes after Pixel Laser

Since having my first Pixel Laser treatment, my eyes have been extremely watery. I feel I have a constant eye strain & some pain behind my eyes. I...

Does Pixel Laser affect Sculptra?

Does the Pixel laser have any advers effects on Sculptra? Should these treatments be scheduled apart from each other? For example would Sculptra in...


Pixel Laser and Photofacial for acne scars and hyperpigmentation?

I have acne scars and hyperpigmentation. When I was 18, I was going to get a laser resurfacing costing $2000, but did not get it done in the end. I...

Swelling after Pixel Laser

I had Pixel Laser done on 6/3. My face is very swollen. Doctor prescribed DosPak 21. I'm taking Femara and Nexium. He assures me that even though mine...


Risk of pigmentation after Erbium and Pixel Laser treatments?

I'm Asian male, skin type IV, with acne scars. My doctor said he would give me 1 Erbium laser treatment and 2 or 3 Pixel Laser treatments.He said...

Help with healing after Pixel Laser?

I'm on day 3 and although there is no pain, my skin is ultra tight and I look like a severe burn victim. Still extremely swollen and crazy reddish...

Can Pixel laser for ice pick scar discolor skin?

Hello, I am skin type 4. If I was to have Pixel laser done on my ice pick scars, will it improve the scars (if so, how much) and will it discolour my...

Fraxel Repair vs. Pixel Laser for aging skin?

Which laser is better for fine lines, shrinking pores, and age spots, Fraxel Repair or Pixel Laser?

Pixel on African American skin for acne scarring? 1 answer

Being a darker-toned African American with moderate acne scarring, is the Pixel Laser right for me? If so, how long will it take for me to see the...