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Anyone had a series of fractional laser resurfacing treatments?
By Kimber on 06 Mar 2007
Has anyone had a series of fractional laser resurfacing treatments? I had fraxel laser a couple of years ago when it required the blue goo, but nothing since they stopped using the goo. I'm thinking of trying a series, but I wanted to hear what people have to say about it. I have lighter fair skin that burns easily and freckles. Any good/bad results or comments? Thanks!

Three days ago I had second (first was three weeks prior) fractional skin resurfacing using the Palomar Lux1540. My experience was MUCH different from yours: I did use numbing cream, still very intense pain. I have extreme swelling and widespread pinpoint bruising, also a number of small acne pimples. All symptoms are worse this second time, maybe a result of increased intensity. First time, all symptoms faded after about eight days. I can't see that will be the case this second treatment with much more bruising and showing no fading at this point.
This laser does boast a "a built-in cooling of the skin" (don't get me started on THAT statement!). So I'm wondering which device was used for your treatments two years ago. I was told the fractional hand-piece (Lux1540) is a recent, "next generation" to Fraxel, addition to the Palomar StarLux line.
I'm new to this (or any) forum so I may have missed follow-up postings. Any thoughts you would like to share would be appreciated. There is so much conflicting info out there. Surely talking to others that have actually experienced the same procedure is a good resource.