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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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Dyazide Prior to Active FX/Total FX: Contraindicated?

Is Hydrochlorothiazide w/ Triamterene (Dyazide), at a low dose, a photosensitizing medication that should not be taken prior to a Active FX/Total FX...

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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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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...

Active FX Side Effects and Risks

Are side effects common with Active FX? What kind of risks am I looking at if I decide to do it?

Is It Safe to Have Active or Deep FX After Radiesse Injection?

Is there a possible bad reaction when using Active FX or Deep FX Laser resurfacing in an area that has been treated previously with Radiesse? I've...

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...

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