“Fraxel - No Pain, No Gain - San...”

I did a lot of research about Fraxel before going through the procedure. So I knew that it wouldn't be a work of magic. About the treatment: it is very painful and it takes about a week to recover, forget about that "going back to work the same day" thing. You will look red and swollen for days, and the higher the intensity of the laser, the longer it takes to recover. I did 4... more

“Definitely Worth It - Wearing Way...”

I decided to do Fraxel for both sun damage and skin tone. I am 45, fair-skinned, freckled and have lived in California my entire life. Over the years I have noticed that it was taking more and more foundation to even out my skin. I had brown patches as well as freckles and was starting to get some wrinkles. I should also mention that I have rosacea. I did the Fraxel on a Tuesday morning... more

“Fraxel Works on Wrinkles - Atherton, CA”

I have had 3 treatments of the repair. I notice the lines around my eyes go away for many months. They do come back. The texture has improved. I recommend this treatment. My doctor does not spend much time for the procedure and the areas do not seem even, but I trust that I will not have a bad result with him. I am sure results differ with each practitioner. more

“Great Results with Fraxel Restore So...”

I am a chinese male, 32yo, generally light-tanned looking skin, and at the cusp between Fitzpatrick III and IV. I have a few medium/deep scars and many shallow ones, but I think that the residual light red color of the scars make them more noticeable. I have "just" had my 3rd Fraxel restore ($600/treatment for the first 3. $450 each treatment after the 3rd) for acne scars and so... more

“Great for Hyperpigmentation if a Bit...”

I'm rather shocked to see so many negative experiences with Fraxel described here. I wonder if the problem is with the practitioners, not with the technology. I have had several Fraxel treatments over the past 2 years and the results have been very good. I also haven't expected any miracles. Basically I wanted to get rid of spots and tighten up my face a bit. Fraxel has been very... more

“Bailing Out After 1 Treatment”

I'm 43 years old and am starting to see wrinkles and crepey looking skin on my chest. After having really good results with laser hair removal with little discomfort, and being enticed with a discount for this second procedure, I decided to go for it. I had my first fraxel treatment yesterday evening. I could not believe the pain even after having used the numbing cream!! Every pass of... more

“Fraxel Dual Restore- HUGE MISTAKE!!!”

I went to the best doctor I could find. He is one of the first to use and helped develop the Fraxel Dual. He perscribed me antibiotics so I did not break out in Acne. He gave me the Clinique Medical line to use before and after the procedure. I too researched the procedure online. I did not find any information regarding the risks. Unless you know to specifically look for this information, you... more

“I've Had CO2 Laser Without Swelling,...”

I'm curious why this would happen. I had the CO2 about 14 years ago, I remember lots of flaking, oozing, scabbing, etc. with redness. Had my first treatment with Fraxel, and I swelled up like a balloon. Almost couldn't see out of one eye. Looked ridiciulous. Why would Fraxel, covering 20% of the area, cause swelling, but not CO2, which was 100% coverage? more

“Fraxel Laser Worked Well for Me -...”

This procedure was very very painful and I could not go out of the house for about a week afterwards due to the horrible condition my face was in (re: burn victim all over my face) However, the results were very good. My skin tone was evened out and many fine lines were gone. People said I looked rested and refreshed afterwards. more

“2nd Treatment, Worried About Using...”

Hi, I had my first fraxel 3 months ago and my doctor recommended me to use obagi right after treatment and I am still using that product. But it's really hurt, specially when I use vitamin c on my face. Have anyone used it? If not what did you put on your face after fraxel? It is really painful and still can see the redness when Iuse it every night.I have my 2nd treatment tomorrow but I am more

“Acne Scarring Improved”

I had a series of six full face fraxel treatments about a year ago with the Fraxel 1 machine. I had mild (tiny but deep) ice pick scarring from acne on my nose and cheeks. At 46, the additive effect of sun damage (bigger pores, a little pigmentation, and thicker skin) and the existing scarring was really starting to look noticeable, even with makeup. Each session was 6 passes and I would... more

“Zero Result, Cost $5000, a Week of...”

I had two deep lines right underneath my eyes, lots of fine lines below those deep lines when I smiled and some acne scars on forehead and cheeks. I was recommended a series of 4 Fraxels for $3800. I was told there would be minimal pain and I could go right back to work the same day after procedure. Both of them turned out to be very untrue. First time, it hurt like hell. I had to bite on... more

“Very Happy With Fraxel”

I had my first fraxel treatment 9 days ago. I am 43 (for a few more days anyways) and was looking for improvement to a slight-to-medium acne scar on one cheek, pore-size improvement, and overall rejuvenation to my skin smoothness. I am very pleased with the results. While the scar remains, it is definitely diminished. My skin looks and feels smoother. While a more casual acquaintance would not... more