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Bumps and Blisters Normal After Fraxel Restore?
Numerous small, whitish bumps appeared approximately twelve hours after I underwent Fraxel Restore Treatment, mainly on my chin and lower cheek area....
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Fraxel Pigmentation Side Effects
I had three fraxel treatments done starting february, march, and april - all went well - but last month i noticed spots on the sides of my cheeks -...
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Fraxel Failed to Work on my Acne Scars
Hi. I have a question regarding Acne Scars. I have undergone six sessions of Fraxel Refine to minimize or make my scars disappear, which did not...
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Brown Spots and Rough Skin After Fraxel Restore
It has been 2 days since my first Fraxel Restore treatment. My face feels like sandpaper and has a pattern of tiny brown spots on it. Is this normal,...
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Usual Setting for Fraxel Restore?
I have completed two Fraxel Restore sessions for facial scars, but I still have many scars on my face. The setting used on me was 45 mjoules. Is this...
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Fraxel Laser - How Long Does It Take to See Improvement in a Series Treatment?
I've had two Fraxel procedures, and I see little improvement. The last Fraxel procedure was done 4 weeks ago. Will my skin continue to...
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Can I Sunbathe After Fraxel Laser Treatments or Will my Skin Be Too Sensitive?
After fraxel re-store treatment how sensitive is to the sun? planning on doing the re-store treatment my main concern now is would I be able to sun...
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Has Anyone Experienced a Crusty Brown Scabbing After Fraxel?
I got fraxel laser done on my entire face on Friday morning, it is Sunday afternoon and I still have extensive swelling all over my face, but more...
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Does Tazorac Help with Collagen Rebuilding After Fraxel?
Will Tazorac help with collagen rebuilding after Fraxel procedure, just as they say Retin-A does? If so, how is it possible?
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Still Have Redness, 4 Weeks Post-Fraxel
I have done my 1st Fraxel laser treatment for acne scars. It’s been 4 week and still have redness on cheeks, they look like they had sun burn. I...
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How Long After Fraxel Restore Can I Get a TCA Chemical Peel?
I just had my first fraxel restore. I was slighly red and swollen for a day or two but that was it. I was expecting to see more. My goal is to...
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Best Treatment for Brown Spots and Large Pores on Asian Skin?
I had light brown spots on the side of eyes and a skin laser spa recommended for a Fraxel treatment to improve the melasma and big pores on my...
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What Caused my Skin to Break out After Fraxel Laser Treatments?
I had Fraxel treatment done Aug 5th and I'm having alot of break outs and my skin is very oily now. What causes this? Also I had a appointment to go...
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Is It Common to Get Cold Sores After a Fraxel Treatment?
I suffered from a severe cold sore outbreak on my upper lip after my first (and probably only) Fraxel treatment. I've never experienced a cold sore...
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Are Broken Capillaries and PIH Permanent Fraxel Side Effects?
After 5 fraxel treatments I have PIH and broken capillaries. Is this permanent? The PIH has been treated with a 6-week regimen of Tx skin care...
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Can Alpha Arbutin Be Used at the Same Time with Hydroquinone?
I am currently using 4% Hydroquinone for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation post laser Fraxel Re:pair, and came across the product Meladerm which...
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How to Speed Up Fraxel Laser Recovery?
I underwent the Fraxel Laser procedure two days ago (05.18.2009). I was sent home with a tube of Aquaphor, and I have a follow up appointment in two...
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Concealing Discoloration from Fraxel Laser Treatment?
I had Fraxel done a few days ago, and I need to go back to work soon. Can I use concealers and foundation to cover up the brown discoloration due to...
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No Signs of Change After Fraxel Laser
I am entering into my fourth week of recovery after undergoing Fraxel CO2 surgery. I do not know specifically the brand name (re:store, re:pair, etc.)...
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Grid Marks on Forehead After Fraxel Treatment
I had Fraxel Laser two days ago. I'm seeing the normal post-procedure conditions, but I'm worried about the grid-like pattern on my forehead....
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Exfoliating After Fraxel Laser
I just had my third Fraxel Laser session a week ago. How soon post-procedure can I exfoliate?
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Possible Long-term Complications from Retin A Use Before Fraxel Laser?
I have a fair complexion and just went in for my second Fraxel Laser treatment 4 days ago. I use the lowest dose of Retin A every other day, and had...
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Why Did Fraxel Laser Give Me a Rash?
Why would Fraxel leave me with several small red bumps (rash) on both sides of my face for two weeks to present?
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How Long Does Redness from Fraxel Restore Last?
I had Fraxel Restore done around 5 weeks ago, and I'm still very red. How long does the redness post-op usually last?
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Is Skin Darkening and Scaling Normal After Fraxel?
I am a 20 year old Indian male who had a Fraxel treatment done 3 days ago, to resolve a minor acne scar and additional scarrings due to shaving and...
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OK to Exfoliate a Few Days After Fraxel?
I used an exfoliate this morning. My skin still feels the same. Is that going to hurt my outcome from Fraxel? Also is it normal to have a few...
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Benzoyl Peroxide and Hydroquinone While Undergoing Fraxel Treatments?
I'm on my 5th Fraxel session, and I started breaking out again, so I decided to use Pro-Active. Is it okay to use products with Benzoyl peroxide and...
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Longest Recovery Time for Fraxel Laser?
I had C02 Fraxel laser resurfacing on December 15, 2008 and my face still looks so red as if I have a terrible sun damage or burn. How long is the...
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Can Fraxel Treatment Trigger an Acne Outbreak?
I had Fraxel last week and am now experiencing some bad acne flareups, but I suppose this makes sense if there were flare-ups waiting to happen under...
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Scarring from Fraxel Restore?
I have had 3 Fraxel Restore treatments, and so far, there's ony very little improvement. What is scary is, that near my mouth I've developed little...
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Will Discoloration After Fraxel Restore Be Permanent?
I had my first Fraxel Restore treatment appoximately 7 weeks ago for acne scars. Although the intense redness subsided in a few days, the skin on my...
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Sun Exposure After Fraxel Laser Treatment
I had one fraxel treatment about 3 weeks ago. I am leaving for vaction in two weeks, and I am concerned about sun exposure. How long should i wait...
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Dark Spots After Fraxel
I had my fraxel two week ago. First I have red spot on my face now it turned darkning spot. Do I need to use bleaching cream to get rid off it or...
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Will PIH Come Back on the Same Areas Post-Fraxel Treatment?
I have a fair complexion and I tan nicely. I have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) on some areas of my face as a result of Fraxel treatment....
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Best Treatment for Dark Spots and Heavy Freckling?
What's the best treatment (Laser, IPL, etc.) for dark spots and heavy freckling? I have tried Fraxel, which worked for a while before browning came...
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Can Fraxel Laser Cause Botox to Diffuse to Mouth?
Recently, I had Botox for frown lines between eyes, lines on my nose, and crow's feet. I also had Juvederm in cheeks. Seven days later, I had Fraxel...
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Lumpy Skin After Fraxel
It has been 4 weeks after my first Fraxel session, and my right cheek is discolored and has gone all lumpy under my skin. What are these lumps and how...
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How Soon Can I Get Microderm or Glycolic Peel After Fraxel?
My 3rd Fraxel treatment was on 1/6/10. Unfortunately, it left me with very dry skin, and broken capillaries (dark patches) and roughness under my...
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Itching After Fraxel?
Hi I had my first Fraxel treatment done about 3 weeks ago. I see a big difference in my skin but after the first 2-3 days my skin itched like crazy...
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Extreme Redness and Blisters After Fraxel Re-store
I just had my 3rd Fraxel Re-store, settings were highest at 70%. I was warned that I would have more redness this time and maybe a little more...
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Fraxel--are Red Patches Normal After Treatments?
I had my third Fraxel treatment three weeks ago, and one area on my cheek is kind of blotchy, and another is slightly reddish, about half an inch, and...
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"Restricted Level" for Fraxel Restore?
I just went through my second Fraxel Restore session for my acne scars. I'm after the most optimum results, and when I spoke with the aesthetician,...
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What Is The Normal Healing Process After Fraxel Re:Store?
I had Fraxel Re:Store on Friday around 11am so it's alittle over two days now & my skin feels like sandpaper :( I'm still a bit swollen...
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How Can I Get Rid of Hyper & Hypopigmentation After Fraxel?
I had fraxel in November 2007, which consisted of five sessions, between each one a whole month. It was very hot and my skin got burned. The color of...
Fraxel from the Doctor's Nurse
I had my first Fraxel treatment done by the doctor's RN. Should I continue with her or request that the MD perform the remaining treatments? ...
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Fraxel Laser for Large Pores on African American Skin?
I am an African American female with dark brown skin and very large pores. I have had two treatments with the Fraxel Laser but I'm just not sure if it...
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Best Cream After Fraxel Restore and Collagen Induction Therapy?
I had fraxel II restore and collagen induction therapy(1.5mm needle) right after fraxel just 4 days ago and now its starting to peel off the burnt...
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Broken Capillaries and Bumps After Fraxel Restore
It's now been 1 month since my first and only Fraxel Restore 1500 treatment from Rapaport in NJ. I still have broken capillaries from before and new...
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Bumps and Rough Skin After Fraxel Laser
I had bumps and rough skin after Fraxel Laser. Is there a chance they will soften or diminish? Is there anything I can do to help it? I started to see...
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I Have Reddish Purple Spots After Fraxel Treatment. What Can I Do?
This is my 3rd Fraxel treatment. The 2 previous treatments left me w/ a bad sunburn, but now I have the typical sunburn PLUS all these reddish purple...
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When Can I Use Retin-A After Fraxel Restore?
I have some mild acne scarring and I just had my first Fraxel Restore treatment. I discontinued Retin-A (Tretinoin 0.1%) about a week prior. I plan on...
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Using Obagi Nu-Derm While Having Fraxel Laser?
I am currently using the Obagi Nu-Derm system including Tretinion .05%. I will be receiving a Fraxel Re-store treatment. Do I need to alter or stop...
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Hyperpigmentation After Fraxel Laser
I have had the Fraxel laser treatment and immediately afterwards blisters began to appear on my face, so I am guessing the physician burned my face!...
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Loose Skin After Fraxel
I had Fraxel treatment last year for pigmentation. Now, my skin looks loose, like collagen was lost. I'm 36, but nobody told before that I look my age...
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Can Fraxel Cause an Allergic Reaction, Like Swelling ?
I did fraxel on my face in November 2010, I was really swollen, I went back to the doctor an he gave me an antiallergic injection, I had fraxel 2 days...
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What's the Best Laser Treatment for Acne Scars and Large Pores?
I had one session of Fraxel a few weeks ago and had white patches all over my face afterwards. Also Dr. refused to do in between eyebrows and when I...
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Delayed Fraxel Laser Side Effects?
I had Fraxel Laser treatments, my last was almost a year ago. I began noticing brown patches on my cheeks and forehead about 3 or 4 months ago. There...
Fraxel Causing Permanent Redness?
I have had fraxel 3 times and portrait twice in the last 3/1/2 years for deep crows feet.the problem is now that i have permanent redness and my skin...
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More Fraxel to Fix Fraxel Damage?
I had fraxel done & they did skin needling to increase effectiveness. They used tatoo needle and now, (7 weeks post) I have a lot of deep scarring...
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Can I Wear Makeup After Right After my Fraxel Procedure?
I just had my first fraxel procedure 3 days ago. I look awful, like a leopard. I can't leave the house, but am scaring myself in the mirror. Can I...
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Enlarged Pores and Texture Change from Fraxel Restore - Permanent/Damage?
Almost 3 months after 4 Fraxel Restores (40-70, Level 6), my pores are enlarged and my texture has an odd pattern like a quilt/cobblestone. I went to...
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Is It OK to Go to a Tanning Booth (Wearing a 50 SPF) in Between Fraxel Treatments?
I want to protect my face but still get a body-tan. Will a 50SPF sunblock provide enough protection to the face during 7-minute sun booth sessions?
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How to Repair Skin Damaged by Fraxel Laser?
I believe 100% that the fraxel laser made my skin worse. It has large holes, tiny lines, and some parts look like an orange peel. I had 2 treatments...
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Oozing After Fraxel Laser
Is it normal to have oozing right after Fraxel treatment on small area of face?
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Fraxel Laser for Puffy Eyes?
Does Fraxel work on puffiness under the eyes? My physician said it would but I can't see it in writing anywhere.
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Are Prolonged Redness and Skin Discoloration Normal After Fraxel Re:store and Chemical Peels?
Skin history: Apr2009 to Aug2009 - Accutane 40mg/day (cleared up acne) Mar2010 to Jul2010 - 5 monthly Fraxel Re:store treatments for acne scars...
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Breakout After Threading Related to Fraxel Laser?
I had Fraxel Laser done about four months ago. For some reason, I find that every time I get my eyebrows or upper lip threaded, I break out in tiny...
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Vinegar and Water Treatment Recommended After Fraxel Restore?
I had my first Fraxel restore treatment, I have bronzing on my face and I see some bumps starting to form. Can I use the vinegar and water treatment...
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Why Do I Have Scars After Fraxel Laser?
I had the first Fraxel procedure in August last year. The second was done in December. The recovery was normal with no complications. The redness...
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Can I Do EMatrix Sublative After 5 Fraxel Laser Sessions?
I have acne scars and I've made 5 sessions of Fraxel Laser. After the 5 fraxel, the scars are less deep but they are larger. The dermatologist...
Is Sun Damage After Fraxel Laser Permanent?
My face darkened from non-sunscreen use for 3 months after Fraxel treatment. Is this permanent, and would lightening creams help?
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Patchy and Darker Face After Fraxel Laser
After Fraxel Laser, my face has gone more patchy and darker than before. It has been 6 days now. Is this normal? Will it get better?
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Is It Normal for Your Skin to Feel Like Sandpaper on Your 4th Day After Fraxel Re:store?
I had Fraxel re:store fri it's now Monday. My skin is so dry & is flaking a little around my nose & mouth. There's tiny brown spots...
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How to Treat Melasma After Fraxel Dual Laser 1927?
I had fraxel dual laser 1927 to treat sun spots and it gave me melasma. I thought it was hypo-pigmentation but have told that it is melasma. Doctor...
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Hyperpigmented Breast Scars After Fraxel Laser
A year ago I had Fraxel treatment on some keloid scarring on my breasts from a reduction I had about 10 years ago. The doctor treated my keloid scars...
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Treatment for Post-Fraxel Restore Brown Pigmentation
I have had 6 fraxel restore treatments and am now suffering from brown hyperpigmentation. It's been over two months since my last fraxel and have...
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Recovering from Damage Caused by Fraxel Restore?
I had Fraxel restore on part of my face (the part just to the side of my nose) to generate collagen around a scar from a previous laser procedure to...
Overall Bronzing and Cystic Acne After Fraxel Restore
I had 3 Fraxel Restores with the last being on May 10th. My 2nd treatment, I broke out with a handful of cysts which I was told was normal. After my...
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2 Weeks After Fraxel 1927, Developed a Big Patch of Dark Pigment on Cheekbone
Fraxel 1927 done 2 weeks ago. After all peeling is gone, now there is a patch of dark pigment in the shape of a triangle, with straight edges on the...
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What is the Risk of "Orange Peel Skin" Texture After a Fraxel Laser Treatment?
I am scheduled to have Fraxel laser treatment in the next week. My skin has always been fairly smooth but as I've gotten older, I've noticed...
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When Can I Use Bleaching Cream After Fraxel Treatment?
I just had my ist fraxel treatment. how long after can i start using a bleaching cream?
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Second Fraxel Laser Treatment Possibly Had No Effect?
I had my second Fraxel Restore done 5 days ago. After the first one, I had a lot of redness, and a "machine pattern", then appeared on my...
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Micro Dot Scarring After Fraxel
Fraxel has caused micro dot scarring 1 week post op. Help! Will this go away/fade over time? What can I do to treat it?
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How to Correct Fraxel Damage?
I have suffered damage from the fraxel laser. This has manifested itself in the form of fat loss in the forehead and the temples. The results are...
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White Patches After Fraxel Laser
I had one session of Fraxel a few weeks ago and had white patches all over my face afterwards. What are these white patches? Also Dr. refused to do in...
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Best Fraxel Setting to Prevent Milia Appearance?
I would like to know what's the best setting of Fraxel for under the eye area. Milia is appearing.
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Can I Pop a Pimple After Fraxel Treatment?
Is it ok to pop a pimple or a white head after a recent fraxel treatment?
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Fraxel Treatment Made my Frown Lines Worse?
I had Fraxel laser therapy for 2 scars above my lips and also down around my frown lines. I went 4 times 6 weeks apart and then returned once after a...
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Makeup Tips for Camouflaging Skin After Laser Treatment?
What's the best makeup methods for hiding the effects of laser resurfacing, like Fraxel?
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Will My Pores Return to Normal After Fraxel Restore?
My last Fraxel Restore was in early July. I had a series of 4 Fraxel Restores (40-70 mj). The first three showed great results. The fourth, I have...
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Evening out Skin Tone After Fraxel Laser?
I developed hypopigmentation spots after 2 Fraxel Laser treatments. It is very obvious it was due to the treatment as you can see small round...
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Facial Treatment After Fraxel
How long after a Fraxel treatment can I get a facial?
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How Long Do Fraxel Results Last?
I just had my first of four Fraxel treatments a week ago and my face looks so good. I keep thinking I'm going to wake up and my face is back to the...
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How to Correct Fraxel Texture Damage?
After two full face Fraxel Restores @ (45MJ/8Passes) I have developed a rough orange peel texture to my pre-procedure baby smooth skin. It appears...
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Do I Have to Use Hydroquinone After Fraxel Restore?
I had a fraxel restore treatment for melasma. The doctor suggest me to use dydroquinone cream for 6 weeks after first week. But I'm trying to...
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How Can I Prevent Post-Fraxel Breakouts?
I have my second Fraxel treatment tomorrow. Last time I broke out 2 days after. Is there a way to prevent or minimize this?
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Eyebrow Loss from Fraxel Laser?
Have you ever had any patient say they lost all of the hair on the eyebrow area after Fraxel Laser procedures? I did and it started with the first one...
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Can Existing Pigmentation Darken from Fraxel Restore Laser?
I am Caucasian (white) with dark brown hair & dark brown eyes. I had a test patch done to check if I would hyperpigment with Fraxel Restore. I did...
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Can Fraxel Restore Cause Fine Lines?
I would appreciate your opinion. I had a full face fraxel (restore) treatment 3 months ago due to my acne scarring. Now, I notice some new fine lines...
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Am I Still Healing 1 Year After Fraxel Laser?
I had the fraxel laser one year ago and I look worse. How long does it take to heal? I had fraxel laser treatment one year ago. I did it for melasma...
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Is CO2 Laser Followed by Fraxel for Acne Scars the Same As CO2 Fractional Laser?
I have had three treatments of fraxel before (guessing it's restore because of the downtime) with minimul results. I went to a new dermatologist...
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Bleeding Normal After Fraxel CO2 Laser Treatment? (photo)
I just had Fraxel CO2 done this morning. My face started bleeding 5 to 6 hours after it's done. Is it normal? I'm really worry. I'm...
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Will Fraxel Help Scars from Improperly Done Fraxel?
Two years ago, fraxel was done improperly. I have scarring and reddness. Both worsen after the slightest sun exposure. I wear hats, sunscreen, etc. If...
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Fraxel Refine After Care
Hi, I am 34 years old, male. Today I had fraxel re-fine treatment to treat fine lines. It went well. Doctor presribed antibiotic cream Framycetin...
Hyperpigmentation After Fraxel Laser Resurfacing
It has been 15 months now and I still have hyper-pigmentation after fraxel laser resurfacing. I am a very white skinned person so I was not at high...
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Help! Is This Normal with Fraxel?
I went for Fraxel treatment 3 days ago. The swelling is going away and as it is leaving I can see where the laser passed over my skin - cross-hatching...
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Dark Spots After Fraxel Treatment for Acne Scars... Help?
Hi, In March I had my fourth Fraxel treatment on acne scars from the palomar Starlux 1540 laser. I had had Fabulous results until the last one. about...
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Hypopigmentation After Fraxel Laser
I began Fraxel about a year ago. I think I had 7 treatments all up for chicken pox scars. The first treatment went fine, however the 2nd was very...
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Is It Ok to Place Saran Wrap on Top of Topical Anesthetic Pre-Fraxel Re:store?
I had the 2nd of 6 Fraxel re:store treatments (4 weeks apart) last week & it was more painful the 2nd time (although the settings 2nd time were...
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Fraxel Left White Spots All over my Face
I had Fraxel done for a dark age spot on my cheek. They decided to do my entire face and I agreed. :( Now a week later my face has big white spots...
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Hypopigmentation and Acne After Fraxel Laser
I had Fraxel Laser done 3 months ago and notice white patches of skin and severe acne on my chin. The white patches appear to be "new" skin...
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Why Am I Still Burning and in So Much Pain from Fraxel on my Neck 4 Days Ago
Hi there! I had Fraxel Laser on my neck and still burning up and very red and painful. If i dont put creme on, my skin feels like its going to crack...
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Did my Dermatologist Do Too Much Fraxel at Once?
I got fraxel treatment for my scars, some of them all of them have flaken off except 1 The one scar is near my underarm in the section where the...
Fraxel Treatment Success for Arms?
I had my first Fraxel treatment for my arms today. Has anyone else done that? Have you found success?
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Increased Pigmentation with Inflammation After Fraxel for Melasma
I have had about 6 Fraxel treatments for melasma. The last treatments left me with higher pigmentation with inflammation (like a mask around my eyes)....
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Mark Left on Face After Fraxel Restore?
What is the width of the roller on a Fraxel restore laser in mm's? I have this laser mark on my face that is a square slightly raised patch of skin....
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Will Fine Smoker's Lines Disappear with Fraxel Repair?
I am day 8 after Fraxel repair. Things are looking better, but I want to know if the fine smoker's lines that I still see will go away and if the skin...
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Will Multiple Fraxel Restore Treatments Be Helpful?
If I get 7 Fraxel treatments, will my results improve over the 5th Fraxel treatment by a lot? Will getting additional Fraxel treatments be harmful?
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How Can I Correct Redness Around the Eyes 10 Weeks After Fraxel Laser?
At first I have to apologize for my bad english(i'm from italy). 10 weeks ago I had fraxel laser(palomar starlux 1540)around the eyes to treat my...
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Blister After Fraxel
I had recently about 4 months ago had a fraxel lazer treatment for my face. After having the treatment i had a blister on my face which began to emit...
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How Often Can I Get a Fraxel Treatment?
Is it dangerous to Fraxel treatments yearly? Is it common to have certain area of the body treated more often than others? For example, would the face...
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Fraxel Left Me with a Big, Discolored, Wrinkled Patch of Skin. Why?
I had fraxel treatment for acne scars in April 2010. After healing, a dark brown, scaly, wrinkled patch appeared on my forehead. Every few weeks it...
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Does Hydroquinone Prevent Hyperpigmentation Pre- and Post-Fraxel Restore?
I am type 3 skin. Dark hair & dark eyes. Caucasian. I had the normal restore (not the new added thulium laser) done on my face. I did not...
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Holes and Marks After Fraxel and Clairol 7th Stage Creme Hair Lightener - Advice?
I Had Fraxel Done 3 Years Ago and 2 Days After my Third Fraxel Sesssion I Put Clairol 7th Stage Creme Hair Lightener with 20 volume developer and...
Future Hyperpigmentation from the Fraxel Restore
After my 3rd Restore (25,30,35) in early June, I developed PIH (overall bronzing as well) which is resolving the hydroquinone (Clear) and Nia 24. I...
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Pigments in Scars After Fraxel Treatment?
Does scarred skin normally contain the same amount of pigments as the normal skin surrounding it? I was wondering because after the Fraxel treatment,...
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What Does my Skin Need TO Correct Damage After Fraxel re:Stores?
This is one year post a series of 3 Fraxel re:stores. Please let me know what I need to do to correct this damage. Am I still healing? I have been on...
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Fraxel Restore Scarring: Is this Normal?
My girlfriends first treatment was 6 weeks ago today. From most reports online the recovery process seemed normal. Exactly 3 weeks later she had her...
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Fraxel for White Spots on Arms and Shoulders?
Would Fraxel laser remove the white spots I am getting on my arms and legs and shoulders? What kind of procedure would improve these white spots where...
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Post-Fraxel Treatments. Lots of Tiny White Lumps Around My Eye Sockets - What Can I Do?
I had 4 sessions of fraxel. After the first session I was left with some small horizontal lines under the eye sockets, which my physican said they...
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Redness/bronzing 3 Weeks Post One Session of Fraxel Restore
I am now three weeks post-Fraxel restore(had one session only). My skin still looks pink and I can see the demarcation line between the lasered and...
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Lax Skin After Fraxel Laser
I am a 50 year old Eurasion woman and had a Fraxel treatment last November. The immediate result was that my skin felt like clay, i.e. it lost mass in...
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Why is my Skin on my Neck and Chest Itching One Month After Fraxel Restore?
My face does not itch, just neck and chest area. It has been 2 months since fraxel restore on my chest, 1 month on my neck.
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When Will I Be Able to See Fraxel Restore Results?
Already had a lot of redness and now its pink which makes it more noticeable. Also my skin looks very, very oily and the pink makes it worse and way...
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I Had Fraxel Dual Done And Still Have Some Pink/Red Spots. Will Vbeam Help Take out the Red/Pink Skin?
I had fraxel dual test spot last monday on my right cheek. 9 days later I am still having some redness and pink skin. The dr said vbeam could help...
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Sun After Fraxel?
I've done Fraxel in the middle of February. my skin recovered very fast. I have never had hiperpigmentation after Sun. In the end of May I'm...
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What Will Minimize Pain Before Future Fraxel Treatments?
I already have my first session and it was so painful. I am wondering if there is something I can take before my next session to make it less painful.
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Fraxel Restore Gone Wrong- Indented/Oozing/Broken Skin. What To Do? (photo)
I just had fraxel restore done (7 hours ago). The pics shows fraxel restore done to an area with no scars (mistake technique made) and there's 2...
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Does Fraxel Cause Hypopigmentation?
I have had one treatment of Fraxel on my forehead only where I had lots of acne scars. The settings were 60, 12 and 10 passes. It has been about 3...
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Should I Continue with Fraxel Treatments to Have Desired Results?
I had Fraxel about 3 months ago with no impressive results. The doctor said that because I had a low pain threshold, she could only use a level 3 (she...
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Accutane After Fraxel
Almost five (5) months after a series of Fraxel restores, I am still breaking out in cysts especially along the jaw. I am also experiencing enlarged...
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Why Don't Multiple Fraxel Treatments Destroy New Collagen?
I am having a series of 4 Fraxel treatments. I understand Fraxel Restore treats 20% of the skin, then there is aprox 1 month healing time between...
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Ridge After Fraxel Normal?
I had one Fraxel treatment on my nose to treat larger pores 2 months ago. Subsequently, a ridge or lump has appeared across my nose. I think it may be...
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Could Chemosis Be Fraxel Side Effect?
I have had chemosis in one eye. It began one month after fraxel laser treatment. Is it a coincidence or related to the fraxel treatment.
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Fraxel Laser Left Scar Depressed and Red
August 2009, I had Fraxel laser treatments done to improve two small hypertrophic scars on my back from liposuction. A physician's assistant performed...
I Had Fraxel on my neck, what do I do about hyperpigmentation?
Now my neck is covered with hyperpigmentation. I have tried skin bleaching creams like hydroquinone, kojic acid. What else can I do?
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Is Numbness Normal with Fraxel Restore ?
Its been 7 days since my fraxel restore treatment. I went through the expected peeling but a new side effect that I had not heard of. I have developed...
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Fraxel and Fat Transfers
I would like to know 2 things: 1. Is there any CLINCAL PROOF that fraxel does indeed burn fat on one's face. (I believe this happened to me) 2....
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Possible to Develop Jowling or Loose Skin from Fraxel Laser?
Has anybody else developed jowling or loose skin or loss of muscle tone from fraxel laser?
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Scar Redness After 3 Fraxel Treatments
I had three fraxel treatments and my scars are too reddish and rough. some times skin looks good and smooth but suddenly it again changes to reddish...
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Can Fraxel Treatment Cause Skin to Start to Look Older Three Years After Treatment?
Three years after Fraxel treatment I have started to develop these very fine troughs and ridges on my face. It looks most like the skin of a person...
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Is It Total Fraxel That Made My Eyelashes Fall Out?
Could Losing My Lower Eyelashes On Both Sides Be from the Center Outward Have Anything to Do with my Having a Total Fraxel? This happened right after...
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Very Shiny Skin After Fraxel Restore - Is This Normal?
Is it normal that i have a very shinny area after fraxel restore laser? does this mean i should stop with my treatments and i reached maximum results?...
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Is It Risky to Stop Fraxel After One Treatment?
It's been a month since my first Fraxel re:store treatment and I feel like I might be seeing some negative side effects and very scared after...
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I Had Fraxel for Strech Marks on my Buttocks, I Was Applying D-melan for Pigmentation , Pi
Pigmentation has reduced to some extend, but i still have pigmentation ,and now i am applying retino a ,should i go for fractional laser again? what...
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Acne Scars Aren't Responding to Fraxel
4 Fraxel re:store treatments on settings 45, 55, 70 & 70 and NO improvements. Why? I have quite severe acne scarring which is both VERY RED (has...
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Plucking Hair After Fraxel Damaging?
It's now been 1 week after having Fraxel treatment on a small area (about 1 cm diameter) on my face. The treatment was to remove a scar. I've now had...
Long, Raised Scar Caused By Fraxel
Hello I just had my 6th fraxel restore. The first 5 were for moderate-severe acne scarring and it didn't provide much improvement. The 6th restore...
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How to Stop Hypopigmentation/get Pigmentation Back Due to Fraxel Treatment?
04/08/2009: 9/6 forehead & 12/6 rest of face total= 3,87 and 12/09/2009: 8/8/ forehead 12/8 rest of face total= 4,62 (w/newer Fraxel for mature...
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Will Fraxel Laser Give Me Any Relief from Eye Deep Wrinkles?
Is my only hope to use an injectable filler for deep wrinkles, or is there a type of laser that can penetrate noticeable creases and lines around my eyes?
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Fraxel Restore Okay Without Wearing Eye Protection?
I recently had fraxel restore performed and was surprised that the doctor didn't require me to wear eye protection. In fact, I asked him about it...
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My Cheeks and Above my Lip Have Gradually Swelled 1 Year After Fraxel
This has been gradual over 1 or 2 months, but my face is looking thick and different. Is this a late effect from the Fraxel treatment?
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Would Accolate Interfere with Fraxel Results?
Is there a potential effect of taking Accolate (for capsular contracture) on the expected benefit of Fraxel laser? I'm concerned because the benefit...
What Does the Skin Look Like from Fraxel Years Later?
Will my skin age normally after Fraxel? Will it have a different look or feel in the years to come? Does Fraxel affect the tightness of my skin? Will...
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Is It Possible That 13 Days After a Combination Active/deep Fraxel, Wrinkles May Be More Visable While Skin is in Transformation
Could a Deep Fraxel Destroy Collegen in the Dermis Before New Collegen is Formed, Causing Wrinkles to Be More Visable? My Doctor was qualified,...
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7 Fraxel Treatments Without Much Success - What Now?
I have completed 7 fraxel treatments on my back for severe sun damage without much success (maybe some fading). It has now been suggested to me that...
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How Many Days After Fraxel Do I Need to be Strategic about Applying Sunblock?
Hi, May you pls advise on how many days one needs to continue applying the sunblock cream after performing the Fraxel Laser?? Also, when can one start...
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Does Fraxel really need to be done in a series?
I have had two Fraxel ReStore (the mildest method) 4-5 months ago. The lapse time between I had those two procedures was about 1.5 months. I...
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Fraxel Laser on Scars Around Mouth- Now Wrinkles, Redness, White Patches
Had frazel laser on corners of mouth where i had a chemical type scars, grooves,damaged skin, now it pink after one treatment day 3, also has them use...
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Fraxel Restore Laser Trackmarks
I just recently had my 4th fraxel restore treatment. It's been 4 days since I had the treatment I have Laser trackmarks, little dotted track marks...
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Fillers After Fraxel
9 months out from 3 aggressive Fraxel restores. I had an adverse reaction although I am very healthy with no autoimmune disorders and heal well. I...
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Is Blistering Common After Fraxel Treatment?
I had afraxel co 2 treatment 2 days ago, the itching is very uncomfortable and i now have blistering in several areas, is this common and what cant i...
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Hyperpigmentation, Melasma, Redness, Sagging. Fraxel Restore Duel V. Sciton Contour TRL Laser Resurfacing?
Interested in best options & results of cosmetic procedures for my skin. Main issue is hyperpigmentation. I'm fair skinned & living in So....
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Hyperpigmentation After Fraxel
I've had two Fraxel Re:Stores for some shallow acne scars and sun damage. My first Fraxel was @ four months ago. Before that I pretreated my skin...
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How Many Treatments is the Limit?
I've just done 4 treatments of fraxel restore,spread about 2 months intervals,a little effect to my acne scars.I wanna to be continue,can I do...
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After Fraxel Will my Skin Brown Every Time I Get the Slightest Exposure to the Sun?
I had fraxel laser under my eyes about two months ago The first time I was exposed to the sun for a few minutes I ended up looking like a racoon. I...
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Fraxel Treatments Have Left Skin Bumpy, Purplish, Wrinkled. What Should I Do?
Had extreme reaction and swelling. 7 months after last treatment now I am suffering with large pores, white bumpy orange peel texture ,dark purplish...
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Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation After Fraxel 1927, Is this Permanent?
Hi I had fraxel 1927 for two spots on my cheeks, more like little age spots and freckles. Fraxel made me get hyperpigmenation. I now have two dark...
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Can I Do CO2 Laser After 5 Sessions of Fraxel?
I have acne scars and I've made 5 sessons of Fraxel Laser. After the 5 sessons of fraxel, the scars are less deep, but they are more large. The...
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I Had Fraxil Resurfacing Done to my Neck Three Weeks Ago and my Neck is Still Very Red.
I had Fraxil resurfacing done to my neck three weeks ago and my neck is still very red. Also, my neck feels very tight, tingles and itches. It this...
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When Can I Use Hydroquinone 4%?
I had a fraxel C02 laser procedure on 12/23/11. I still have some discoloration on the left side of my face (the procedure did make it lighter). How...
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Circles From Fraxel Laser - Will They Go Away?
Circles from laser) -does this go away? I am taking vacation in May , so can I be exposied to sun(i mean protected with SPF)?
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Can the Tingling, Prickly Feeling One Month After a Deep Fraxel Mean That I Am Regenerating New Skin Components and Collagen?
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Fraxel Laser Hyperpigmentation, Will Hydroquinone Topically Help to Fade the Pigmentation?
I got a fraxel restore a month ago. a day after the treatment, I had horrible white head break outs. I was really red for two weeks and the redness...
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Why is the Texture of my Chin Worse 2 1/2 Months After a Total Fraxel?
New lines/orange peel texture-----------will that get better?
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How Common Are Fraxel Laser Treatments for Sun Spots on Hands and Forearms?
Are there other treatments that are successful in removing age-spots besides Fraxel laser? What are the advantages of other treatments? Does Fraxel...
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What Does if Feel Like After a Fraxel Laser Treatment for Stretch Marks?
Would a fraxel treatment feel like the skin is dried out, tight and a bit sore like a sunburn?
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Is It True That I Won't See Potential Damage From Fraxel Restore For 6 Months?
I have recently had one fraxel restore treatment. So far I am fairly happy with the results. Other reviews indicate that you don't actually know...
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Is It Okay to Be in the Sun 3 Weeks After Fraxel?
Going to hawaii but plan on wearing a hat, sunscreen, and staying under an umbrella.
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What Causes Sores 1-2 Years After Having Fraxel?
I keep hearing about these sores people get on their face a year or 2 after having Fraxel. What are they? What causes them?
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Do Either the Fraxel Laser Treatment or the EMatrix Radio Frequency Treatment Run the Risk of Long-term Side Effects?
Is Fraxel equally recommended as eMatrix for alternatives to chemical peels for smoothing the skin the cheeks? Which one is gaining popularity? Why?
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Enlarged Subcutaneous Veins Appeared After Eyelid Fraxel
Following eyelid fraxel treatment, I have experienced late (2weeks) bruising and enlarged, almost varicocele-like, changes in the subcutaneous veins...
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Is Fraxel the Right Treatment for Under Eye Bags and Dark Circles?
I had a 1 treatment fraxel treatment under my eyes for the circles, bags under my eyes (not dark circles).. but no improvement, i done everything to...
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Can Fraxel Laser Treatment Cause Saliva Gland Damage?
Just curous if fraxel laser treatment cause damage to saliva glands. After having one treatment, it was strange or just a coincidenc the saliva glands...
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Why Does It Appear That my Chin Area Has More Lines 11 Days After the Active and Deep Fraxel?
I have a highly rated doctor and follow post op. instructions.
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Why Can't Fraxel Repair Completely Remove Stretch Marks?
If 6 to 8 sessions can reduce them as much as 75 to 90 percent shouldn't 10 or 12 or even 20 session completely remove them?
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Can You Take Phentermine Before, During, and After Fraxel Re:store?
I am considering Fraxel re:store to repair acne scarring and also laser for rosacea on my face. I am taking phentermine and it is physician prescribed...
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Amino Genesis Skin Cream w/ Fraxel?
I Did Fraxel 3 Sessions (Not the Version with CO2 Laser) then 2 Months After Fraxel I put Amino Genesis Tripeptinon skincream on my face. It said the...
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How to Improve Skin Texture After Fraxel Restore?
What is the best way to improve skin texture after fraxel restore? I had 1 session of fraxel restore at the end of 2008 and had a bad reaction to it....
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After Fraxel Laser Treatments, is the Appearance of a Sunburn a Side Effect for Every Patient?
How common is hyper-pigmentation after treatments?
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Can Any of You Doctors Give Me Encouragement?
I had a total fraxel 2 1/2 months ago around my mouth to lesson a scar at the corner and ended up with skin on my chin of poor texture. Should my skin...
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Problem(s) After Fraxel Restore Treatment #2 6 Weeks Ago. Is It Normal? What Can Be Done?
I have had my second fraxel restore treatment about 6 weeks ago and my skin looks worse. It’s still looks like I have sunburn that is starting...
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Is Sun Exposure Okay 5 Weeks After Fraxel Laser Treatment?
I got fraxel laser treatment against wrinkles (don't know the name of the laser) and can only say that after day 6 brown skin is finally flaking...
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Is It Possible to Develop Uneven Skin Levels/ New Scars from Fraxel Restore?
I had fraxel restore at the end of January 2011 for minor acne scars with settings 70mj and 10 with 8 passes. In the days following treatment I began...
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Skin Discolored One Year After Fraxel Restore
I had fraxel restore treatment about a year ago with a well respected physician. I've noticed that my skin is more ruddy/pinkish than it was...
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What is the Proper Care After my First Fraxel Treatment?
Today is day 3 after my Fraxel treatment. The doctor used a level 9 only on my cheek areas and a 5-6 on the rest( she did my entire face and neck...
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Does Fraxel Laser Work Deep Enough to Treat Acne Scars and Blemishes?
How does fraxel compare with other skin rejuvenation procedures in such cases where deep scar repair is desired?
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I Am Not Peeling 3 Days After Fraxel Dual, Is This Normal?
It's been 3 days since fraxel dual and I am showing no signs of peeling. Is this normal? I live in Singapore (extremely hot and humid since on the...
Can I Get in a Hottub After Fraxel?
I had Fraxel laser treatment two days ago when can I get in my hot tub?
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Is It Normal to Have Yellowish Liquid Come from Area Treated by Fraxel?
After my first Fraxel done on an indented scar yesterday, some yellowish liquid slowly comes out from the treated area and the treated area is...
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I Have Had 3 Sessions of Fraxel RESTORE, and See a Slight Improvement, is Another Option Better?
I have had 3 sessions of Fraxel RESTORE and see a slight improvement. Is Syneron Refirme Laser effective?
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I Am Extremely Red 2 Weeks After Faxel Laser Restore Treatment on Chest, What Can I do?
I am still extremely red 2 weeks after 3rd fraxel laser restore on my chest. The first and second treatment went very well with no complications. My...
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Is Only One Active FX Fraxel Laser Treatment Needed for sun damaged skin?
What are the benefits of having one Active FX fraxel laser treatment? What other type of skin problems would see thebest results from Active FX?...
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Still Very Red 8 Weeks Post Fraxel Restore. Is This Normal? What Do You Recommend?
I am 8 weeks post fraxel laser restore on chest and still very red.I saw my board certified dermatologist that did my laser treatment today. He...
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How High of a Setting for Fraxel Re:store is 50/10? It Was my First One On My Face.
How High of a Setting for Fraxel Re:store is 50/10? It Was my First One
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Do You Need to Get a Maintenance Fraxel Yearly?
I have had 7 fraxel treatments over a 2 year period to help with acne scars. It has been 2 years since I have had a fraxel. I'm noticing my pores...
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How Do People Get Multiple Sessions with Fraxel Dual?
How can people possibly do multiple sessions of Fraxel Dual? I did 1 session and the whole 7-10day process was more than I can possibly imagine to...
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How to Treat Fraxel Side Effect?
It seemed ok with the first 2 treatments, but i didn't see any different and then with the 3rd treatment, i noticed that it took so long to heal,...
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Wk 3 Co2 Fraxel, Itch is Severe I Rub Without Tearing, is This Ok? Does It Delay Healing?
I use cold compress, advil, benedrayl, claritin to control itching, but it is still very red and itchy. By me itching and rubbing, is it prolonging...
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What Do Tracks Look Like? Hyperpigmentation Treatment? Marks Appeared After Treatment.
Received 2 years ago. Dr. attributes my hyperP to "genetics", I had no sign of it before the laser. 2 blotches on cheeks and my upper lip....
Noticed Tiny Pinpoint Size Holes On My Face After Fraxel?
It has been 1 month since my second fraxel treatment and I have noticed the development of pin-point needle holes on my cheeks were the laser has hit....
What Type of Fraxel Laser Would Be Effective Enough to Reduce or Eliminate Burn Scars on my Neck?
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Does Facial PRP Help Remove Acne Scars from my Face and Does It Help New Skin to Grow on my Face?
I have done few fraxel sessions along with Co2 and been told by my doctor that if i did facial prp at the same time but at the end of my fraxel...
Fraxel 6 Weeks Ago and Skin Looks Melted. Dr. Said It Should Smooth Out?
I had fraxl 6 weeks ago and Dr went deep under my eyes. They are still very red and the skin looks "melted ". Dr said it will smooth out ....
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Fraxel Orange Peel Effect. What Can I Do?
I had Fraxel treament a year ago. Before the treatment people thougth I was 5 years younger than I am. Now they think I am 10 years older than I am....
Fraxel Ruined my Neck/Chest. What Can I Do About the Resulting Hyperpigmentation?
I had fraxel on my neck and chest several years ago and now have hyper-pigmentation that has only gotten worse through the years. Unfortunately, the...
How Long After a Fraxel Treatment Can I Get Sculptra Done?
I am having fraxel treatments done, and I am also having 3 sculptra treatments done for acne scarring. How long after each fraxel treatment can I have...
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1 Months After Fraxel, Face has Been Very Red with Bumps, Normal?
I had my Fraxel laser 4 weeks ago for acnee scars. I went through all normally steps. But since 3 days ago, my face is very red again, has bumps with...
What Can I Do to Reduce the Redness of my Burn Scar from Fraxel Laser?
I do not have a picture but the scar is circular shaped and is very pink/red. how can i reduce the redness or fade it to a white color?
Fraxel Restore and Rough Skin Texture. What Should I Be Doing?
I had an aggressive Fraxel laser treatment for mild acne scarring a week ago. I'm assuming that it's Restore as this is my fourth one. I have...
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What is "Normal" After Fraxel Treatments?
I had my first Fraxel restore treatment 9 days ago. The doctor made 6 passes. I am I didn't get blood spots, I didn't peel I only flaked for a...
Is It Normal to Get a Bruise Under the Eye 3 Weeks After Fraxel Eye Procedure?
Is It Normal to Get a Bruise Under the Eye 3 Weeks After Fraxel Eye Procedure?
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