“It Was a Breeze - Atlanta, GA”

I had fraxel at noon today. After reading some of these reviews I had become frightened that fraxel would be too painful to tolerate. Not the case at all. I took four Advil right before the numbing cream was started. The cream stayed on for a full hour and then was removed. I tolerated the 30 minutes of treatment easily and could have handled a longer session. My face felt very hot and... more

“Fraxel on Nose to Reduce Pores -...”

I had Fraxel on my nose two months ago to reduce pores. My nose was swollen and red for a couple of days. Soon after, a tiny bump or ridge starting appearing across my nose. It may be the result of skin tightening that shows the underlying tissue. Pores are better and I will go back for another treatment. But I really want to know what caused the ridge and if it is going to become more... more

“Fraxel Not Worth the Money for...”

My dermatologist recommended Fraxel to remove my age spots (melasma) when hydroquinone did not work. Fraxel gave me a very modest improvement, not worth the money and certainly no better than dermabrasion. I had five treatments and there was very little discomfort. I think Fraxel might work for some skin issues but it was not helpful to me. more

“Fraxel Created Problems Where There...”

Some pros - smaller pores, rolling scars appear less deep (but in no means are gone). Please do not believe that this laser is risk free! I had my last one (out of 5) done over six months ago still desperately trying to help cystic acne scars on chin. Dr used a deep setting for those and a lesser setting for the rest of my face to eliminate some traces of hyperpigmentation (melasma). Now, I... more