How Long Does Redness Around the Eyes Last After Active FX?

I had the Active FX done around my eyes 26 days ago. It is still quite red. There is no scabbing or peeling anymore, just redness. One eye seems to be...

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How to Stop the Irritation and Itching After Active FX?

I'm on day 4, still very red & swollen. Feels like someone is going over my face with a barbwire rolling pin. I'm taking 800 mg of Advil every 8...

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Active FX Healing- Will the Scratch on my Face Leave a Scar?

Hello, my question is: I had Lumenis ActiveFX Fractional C02 Laser done 6 days ago and am noticing as my skin is fading from the overall redness, I am...

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Active FX for Acne and Redness After Thermage and Fraxel?

I have acne scars on my cheeks and redness. I have had Thermage and 1 Fraxel treatment on my face with minimal results. Would I be a canidate for the...

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Active FX Side Effects - is It Normal to Have Brown Dots the Day After Treatment?

I had Activefx yesterday and have brown dots all over my face today. Is this normal? Thanks

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Post Active FX Regimen?

 I had this procedure done a week ako, and my doctor insists on putting Vitamin C Serum on the face at least twice a day, beginning with the day...

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Active FX- I'm Terrified Something Went Wrong! What's happening?

It's 10 days later and my face is pitch red, with deep red cracks, around my eyes have what look like sun blisters (white hard bumps). My skin...

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Washing Face with Hydrogen Peroxide and Water After Active FX?

I just realized that the slight infected smell is coming from my cheeks and I can't reach my doctor right now--perhaps not for the whole weekend.I...

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Crepey Skin and Enlarged Pores After Active FX

I had Active FX (only) done in October last year. My skin looked good except I had eye crepe under my eyes. Now I have huge pores on my nose and...

Painful Neck and Jawline After Total FX

I had Total FX (Total FX and Deep FX) with 20% Deep FX around eyes, mouth, and chin. Today is day 3, and my jaw line and neck are burning, feels hot...

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No Results from Active FX

I'm 51, and I had Active FX in December 2008 on my face and neck. I was looking for results on neck and lower face mostly, but I had very little...

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When to Apply Hydroquinone Cream After Active FX?

I just received the Active FX treatment. Do I start the hydroquinone cream right away or should I wait 5 days for my skin to heal first? Thank you.

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Day 3 After ActiveFX. Very Itchy, Hot, Have Bumps Under my Skin - Is This Normal?

I am day 3 following an active fx treatment. The procedure went fine and the first two days were what I expected. Last night I woke up with very...

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I Had Active Fx on my Legs to Remove Brown Spots and It's Taking a Long Time to Heal? Why

6 weeks ago I had spots on my legs and arms and they used deep fx. Don't know what density. I still have spots from the laser. How long should it...

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Active FX 6 Days Ago and my Face is Dark Red, with Dark Red Lines, I'm Terrified!

I saw my doctor on day 3; my neck is healing nicely, but my face is really scaring me. He gave me Locoid Lipocream and Prednisone, 3 days later and...

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PIH Post-Active FX

8-9 weeks post active fx, with no pre-treatment, have developed PIH on both cheeks. I am light skinned, a touch of olive. Compounded 8%...

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What Would Cause Active FX for Fine Lines to Be Ineffective?

Yesterday, I had ACTIVE FX on my face and neck. Today my eyes are slightly swollen and my face not really that red. However, my neck is very red. I am...

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Sitting Outside in Complete Shade After Active FX

Is it okay for me to sit outside in the complete shade after getting Active FX 2 days ago?

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Suggestions for Avoiding Active FX Side Effects?

I was sent home with a tube of Aquaphor with a follow up appointment in two weeks after Active FX.Is there anything that I can do, e.g. supplements,...

How Long Do I Have to Wait to Exercise After Active Fx?

I am scheduled to get my entire face and neck receive an Active FX treatment. I am also receiving some light Smartlipo on my neck. How long will I...

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What is the Best Sunscreen to Use After Active Fx?

I have hair fair freckled skin that is susceptible to breakouts. What is the best spf to use a week after active fx procedure?

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Bug-bite Sized Welts After Active FX

Hello, I had Active FX 3 weeks ago and now my skin is breaking out in large painful welts, similar to bug bites. Is this normal? I am scared and I...

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Swelling After Active FX

How long does your face stay swollen after you have active fx done? It's been 4 days and my eyes are still pretty swollen.  

Dermatologist to Perform Active FX?

Can a dermatologist perform Total FX (Active FX and Deep FX) as well as a plastic surgeon? Can they get as good of an effect without using a nerve...

What Can I Do for Scarring Under Lower Eyelid Due to Laser Resurfacing?

Hello I am 41 years old had laser resurfacing a year ago. I had Active FX. It made my eyes look lumpy, darker and more sunk there is also a white line...

How Long Do I Have to Wait After Active Fx to Have Ipl Treatment on Broken Capillaries?

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What Are the Best Creams to Use After Active FX So That I Can Keep the Great Results?

What Are the Best Creams to Use After Active FX So That I Can Keep the Great Results?

How Can I Get Rid of Severe Hyperpigmentation After Active FX?

I had Active FX done on my upper thighs for stretch marks. The Dr. guaranteed that I would be ok after 3 months. 7 months have passed and my skin is...

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Post-ActiveFX Coverage for Men ... What Type of 'Makeup' or Other is Recommended?

I had a fullface op 3 days ago & gave myself 10 full days for downtime recovery. However, I am thinking that the pinkness will be very noticeable,...

Can I Have an Active FX Treatment for the 3rd Time ?

I've had 2 times an active fx ( combined with just partially a deep fx) treatment under my eyes, two years ago the first one, and one year ago the...

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How Long Do I Have to Wait After Active Fx to Have Laser Hair Removal?

I had active fx on my face and neck a week ago. I would like laser hair removal on my chin and neck before my wedding in 6 months. Would this be possible?

How Do I Correct Scarring Caused by Deep and Active FX?

I had Deep and Active FX done nearly 3 years ago and have had nothing but trouble ever since. I have stripes on both sides of my face, additional...

Scarring After Active Fx for Stretch Marks

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. 4 days after the...

No Results After Activefx, Is it Worth Repeating the Treatment? (photo)

I had activefx done four months ago with poor results. I have a lot of fine lines around my mouth and chin which i think is sun damage. There not deep...

Is It Normal to Have Extreme Pain in Neck Area with Active Fx?

I received the treatment on my lower face & neck area on Tuesday. My face is healing fine but my neck looks red & swollen and feels on fire. I...

Black Dots and Raw Red Skin After CO2 Active FX. What Do You Recommend?

What should I apply to my raw red skin? I'm five days post co2 active fx. I am currently applying cortisone and barrier cream. Can I wear a good...

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What Causes Light Sensitivity with Active FX? Did It Damage My Eyes?

I had Active FX and had the metal shields in my eyes but immediately following the procedure and for two days after, I could not open my eyes in light...

How Long Should You Wait After an Activefx To do ultherapy, Botox, thermage, sculptra?

How Long Should You Wait After an Activefx To do ultherapy, Botox, thermage, sculptra?