Fraxel Repair

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Fraxel Repair or Lift for the Whole Face and Neck? 18 answers

I had an endoscopic brow lift in 2004. It still looks great. However, my mouth wrinkles are bad and neck needs a little help! I have some sun damage...
eyebrows wrinkles sun damage face neck mouth before female age 55-64 lift

Does Fraxel Laser Treatment Tighten Skin? 7 answers

That is really what I was looking for when I started the Restore treatments. The only thing I found short of surgery that would help with lax skin was...
skin before tightening

Fraxel Repair Recovery and Healing 7 answers

How long does Fraxel repair recovery usually last? Can you break down the recovery time for me, like how long til you can be seen in public, wear...
recovery downtime healing before

Downtime from Fraxel Repair - What to Expect 7 answers

I am 45 and lately I've been feeling like I just look old so I wanted to try the Fraxel repair to go after some wrinkles, sun damage, et al. ...
recovery before

Unsure About Doctor's Fraxel Re:pair Skills 7 answers

Is it safe to have Fraxel Re:pair done by a board-certified plastic surgeon who has only done it 9 times? I know this doctor is very smart but I'm...
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Can Fraxel Repair Effectively Treat Rhinophyma? 7 answers

rosacea before

Will Fraxel Repair Tighten Mid-cheek Creping? 6 answers

I have the beginning of drooping jowls, but the part that bothers me most is the creping on my cheeks. I do not want to go through Fraxel Repair...
jowls cheeks before droopy crepey skin

Fraxel Repair on Surgical Scars? 6 answers

Can Fraxel Re:pair be used on surgical scars? When (post-surgery) should one begin undergoing the procedure?
surgery scar before

Putting Aloe Vera After Fraxel Repair to Help the Skin Heal Better? 6 answers

I'm thinking about getting Fraxel Repair for my deep acne scars. I'm concerned about the best ways for my skin to heal after I get this procedure done...
acne scars before post-op

Fraxel Laser or Repair for Clogged Pores? 6 answers

I'm debating whether to get Fraxel Laser or Fraxel Repair. If I have very clogged pores under my skin (some areas as big as an eraser full), what...
clogged pores before

What's the Difference Between Fraxel CO2 Laser and Other CO2 Lasers? 5 answers

before comparison co2 laser

Fraxel Repair and Restylane Best for Skin Rejuvenation and Hollow Cheeks? 5 answers

I am 42 years old with sun-damaged skin, and have gone through eczema treatments and steroid creams. I have jowls, fine lines, wrinkles, open pores,...

Fraxel Repair or Mixto CO2 for Smoker's Lip Lines? 5 answers

Hi and thanks for any help. I want to get Laser Resurfacing done on my face. I am 50 and the lines on my upper lip make me look older as I used to...
lips lip lines smokers lines face overbite before female age 45-54

Hypo-pigmentation After Fraxel Repair 4 answers

I am 12 weeks post fraxel repair and still dealing with hyper-pigmentation issues that are slowly getting better. I recently got another opinion from...
discoloration erythema after

Will Fraxel RePair Help Tighten Loose Neck Skin? 4 answers

I am a 46-year-old female, very thin (5" 4" 100 lbs) and does not have a lot of subcutaneous fat. I'm concerned about my neck area since...
neck before tightening age 45-54 female loose skin

How Long Does It Take for Skin Redness to Disappear After Fraxel Re:Pair? 4 answers

Fraxel Repair 2 weeks in, redness not abating as quickly as I'd like. Had this thing done about 2 weeks ago - exactly 2 weeks to the day now - and my...
redness recovery side effects skin after

Is Fraxel Re:Pair Safe for Asian Skin? 4 answers

Hi, I am Chinese and am concerned about having Fraxel re:pair treatment for my acne scars due to pigmentation issues. Has anyone seen good results on...

Fraxel Re:pair and Fractional CO2 for Acne Scars 4 answers

I'm considering Fraxel Re:Pair or Fractional CO2 to treat my acne scars. The only problem I've noticed in most, if not all before and after photos is...
acne scars before

Will Botox Injections Before Fraxel Repair Produce Better Results? 4 answers

I am planning to have Fraxel Repair, and have heard that having Botox injections a couple of weeks before having laser treatment will yield better...
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Can Fraxel Repair Be Used After Sculptra? 4 answers

Can Fraxel Repair be used 6 months post Sculptra injections? I had this on my temple & under eye area for acne scars and would like to know if...

Fraxel Repair While Peeling from Retin-A? 4 answers

Should I undergo Fraxel Repair if I'm still peeling from Retin-A?
peeling

Wearing Makeup After Fraxel Repair 4 answers

I am having Fraxel Repair soon and have the protocol for the first 3 days (Cetaphil cleanser, Aquaphor every 2 hours then Vanicream). How soon can I...
redness makeup concealer before

Fraxel Repair After Fraxel Restore? 4 answers

I had six Fraxel Restore treatments done, with the last one coming two weeks ago. I was wondering, when can I get a Fraxel Repair done?
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Fraxel Repair Effective on Mouth and Chin Wrinkles? 3 answers

I have wrinkles on my chin at 46 and the area around my mouth is finely lined. The skin is uneven near my mouth, and I have small laugh lines. My...
female before age 45-54 chin mouth wrinkles

Using Fraxel for Stretch Mark Removal 3 answers

I have found a lot of information about Fraxel for acne scars and wrinkles, but don't find much about the success of using Fraxel on Stretch Marks. ...
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Fraxel Re:pair Vs TCA Chemical Peel 3 answers

I am going to schedule some sort of resurfacing procedure in the next couple of weeks. Fraxel Re:pair looks like a great option. How does it compare...
comparison

Fraxel Repair or Pearl Laser for Aging Skin? 3 answers

Which one is more effective for aging skin: Fraxel Repair or the Pearl laser treatment? I have olive skin; I tan easily; and I am 50 years old with...
skin before

Are Lasers Used to Treat Poikiloderma of Civatte? 3 answers

Can Fraxel Repair be used on Poikiloderma of Civatte?
pigmentation neck before poikiloderma of civatte

Is PIH Following Fraxel Repair Permanent? 3 answers

I am being treated with 4% hydroquinone for the past 4 months for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) following Fraxel Repair. The hydroquinone...
hyperpigmentation hydroquinone inflammation after

Fraxel Repair - My Face is Still Raw After Several Days. What Can I Do? 3 answers

I had one Fraxel treatment 9 days ago on the upper lip and around the mouth area. It was a very painful procedure to me (I describe it as a fire...
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Why Multiple Treatments of Fraxel Repair ? 3 answers

I plan to come over to LA from Bangkok before the year end to have the Fraxel Repair procedure on my face. I therefore do not want to make multiple...
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Fraxel Re:pair Vs. Deep FX Vs. Matrix RF 3 answers

I am soon to be 26 and I am trying to figure out what procedure to use for my fine horizontal lines on my forehead, one semi-deep vertical line in...
forehead wrinkles before age 25-34 fine lines

Does Fraxel Re:Pair Require More Than One Treatment for Acne Scars? 3 answers

I have olive skin and I am very prone to hyperpigmentation. I have acne scarring on my T-Zone area. I'm considering Fraxel Re:Pair to treat the...
hyperpigmentation acne scars

How Effective is Fraxel Repair for Acne Scars? 3 answers

Honestly, is Fraxel repair really that great? Why don't I see any really happy stories regarding acne scarring with it? Why don't i see photos? Where...
acne scars after

Fraxel Repair Aftercare 3 answers

What sort of aftercare regiment do you recommend after Fraxel repair treatment? Are there any particular skin care products I should or shouldn't be...
aftercare skin care beauty product before

Meladerm Before Fraxel Repair and Restore? 3 answers

Would it be safe and advisable to use Meladerm instead of hydroquinone 4% as pre-treatment for Fraxel repair and Fraxel restore to help prevent PIH?...
hydroquinone before PIH Meladerm

Fraxel Repair Vs Erbium Yag Laser: Downtime and Results 2 answers

What is the difference between the Fraxel Repair and the Erbuim Yag Laser in terms of results (mainly for fine lines, texture, pores, and scars) and...
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Best Laser Treatment for Ice Pick and Rolling Scars? 2 answers

I have some acne scars on my face, most are ice pick and rolling scars. Now I know there are 3 companies that provide laser treatment: Fraxel...
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Extreme Facial Swelling After Fraxel Repair 2 answers

I had Fraxel Repair done 3 days ago, and now my face is extremely swollen and my eyes are almost shut. Is this normal? If so, how long will it take...
recovery healing swelling after

How Effective is Fraxel Repair for Treating Acne Scars on the Nose Area? 2 answers

I have some deep acne scars on my nose and i am planning on getting Fraxel Repair for the face. I was wondering if the nose area is harder to treat...
acne acne scars

Fraxel Repair for Acne Scars? 2 answers

I've read that the Fraxel Re:pair works wonders on wrinkles, but what about acne scars? I have widespread scarring on my face, however most of it is...
acne scars

When Will I See Fraxel Re:Pair Results for Wrinkles or Scars? 2 answers

I'm 46-years-old and have had many laser surgeries. I've had CO2, Cooltouch, Thermage, Fraxel ReStore, etc. My acne scars have improved over the...
wrinkles scar after age 45-54

Fraxel Repair for Correcting Wrinkles from Retin-A? 2 answers

I'm a young female who had a horrible experience with Retin-A. Others tell me it's not possible, but I assure you it is, because it happened to me. I...
side effects

Fraxel Repair Settings for Acne Scars 2 answers

I have several rolling acne scars on my temple & forehead and I have olive skin (between 3 & 4 in the Fitzpatrick scale). My local doctor...
acne scars deep

How Can I Treat Hyperpigmentation After Having a Fraxel Repair Treatment? 2 answers

What is the best way to treat hyperpigmentation after having a fraxel repair treatment? Hydroquinone creams don't seem to work ! Any help will be...
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Complications from Bacterial Infection Post-Fraxel Repair 2 answers

Unfortunately, I got a bacterial skin infection three days after Fraxel Repair. I was on the antibiotic, Keflex, but it was resistant to the type of...
redness infection bumps complication after

How Long Do Fraxel Repair Results Last? 2 answers

How Long Does It Take to See Full Fraxel Repair Results? 2 answers

I'm 53 years old and I had an above average amount of wrinkles and sun damage on my face. I had the repair done on June 14th, 08. After healing I...
recovery wrinkles sun damage after female age 45-54 results

Does Fraxel Re:pair to the Neck and Chest Show Lines of Demarcation? 2 answers

Has anyone done Fraxel re:pair to their neck and chest? If so, are there any lines of demarkation?
chest neck

Normal Fraxel Repair Settings for Acne Scarring? 2 answers

What Fraxel Repair setting ranges are normally be used for acne scarring? I'm 39 years old and must return to work no later than 10 days after....
acne scars jaw line cystic acne jaw before uneven age 35-44 texture

Can Fraxel Repair Permanently Remove Milia? 2 answers

Can Fraxel Repair remove milia?  If so, will they return eventually?
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Spray Tan After Fraxel Repair? 2 answers

Hi, I'm going in Oct 12 for Fraxel repair laser. I would like to know if redness would likely be present after 2 weeks.  If so, would it be okay...
sunless tanning after

Best Makeup and Process for Covering Post-Fraxel Repair Redness? 2 answers

At the doctor's office they said to use a yellow based foundation as my skin is very fair. On the make-up websites, I see that green...
redness after

Fraxel Repair for Jowls and Neck Tightening? 2 answers

I think that the best thing for a 56 yr old with sun damage, some wrinkling, some neck creases, tiny jowls is Fraxel Repair. I'm not ready for a...
jowls wrinkles sun damage neck before crease droopy tightening

Will Fraxel Repair Work for Indian Skin? 2 answers

I am of Indian ethnicity, and suffering from acne scars around the cheek area. I'm wondering, will Fraxel Repair work on my wheatish complexion? Is...
acne scars skin type IV skin type V Indian ethnic before

Fraxel Repair for Furrowed Pores and Fine Lines? 2 answers

I am a 32 year old female and over the last 3 years, my skin has deteriorated severely. My face is covered in open pores that have stetched into...
face large pores cheeks skin before female age 25-34 fine lines

Fotofacial and Refirme for Wrinkles, Pores, and Skin Tightening? 2 answers

I am considering Fraxel Repair by a dermatologist in Atlanta at the cost of $5,000. I am trying to research as much as I can and have consulted with...
pores wrinkles skin mouth before tightening

Does Fraxel Repair Reduce Pore Size? 2 answers

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Fraxel Re:pair - When Can I Expect the Dark Spots to Dissipate? 2 answers

I am now four weeks post fraxel re:pair and I have tiny brown pigment spots forming on my cheeks. Is this normal?
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Pre-operative Tips to Speed Up Recovery from Fraxel Repair? 2 answers

From what I've read on this site, doctors sometimes prescribe a special skin care regimen several days before the Fraxel repair treatment to minimize...
recovery downtime skin care side effects skin before

Would Fraxel Give Me the Same Results of As a Facelift? 2 answers

My problem is that the outer sides of my eyebrows are starting to go south and give me that sad puppy dog look, and my cheeks are also going south,...
nasolabial folds cheeks before sagging

Fraxel Repair After ArteFill? 2 answers

I had ArteFill for my smile line several years ago, and also had fillers for the vertical lines above my lip more than a year ago. Now I'm considering...
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Pixel Vs. Fraxel Repair - What's the Difference? 1 answer

What's the difference between Fraxel Repair and Pixel? What are the pros/cons of each laser?
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Unhealed Burn After Fraxel Repair 1 answer

Eight days after my Fraxel Repair procedure, my face has been healing beautifully, except for a 3x3 inch burn on my right jaw. Is this normal? My...
side effects cheeks burn after female

Difference Between Old CO2 Laser and Fraxel Repair? 1 answer

I had the CO2 laser done about 12 years ago and am considering trying the Fraxel Repair in an effort to turn back the clock a little. How different...
before comparison

Keloid After Fraxel Repair 1 answer

How can I treat the keloid scarring on my chest post Fraxel Repair? I have already had Fraxel Restore on setting 25 done on my chest. I think I have...
keloid scar after

Enlarged Pores Became Bigger After Fraxel Repair 1 answer

I just had Fraxel Re:pair done on Feb. 11th, and 6 days later, I went back to work (my first day at work since the procedure). I am wearing a good...
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Fraxel Repair for Ice Pick Scars on Nose? 1 answer

I am in my mid fifties and have relatively good skin but horrible lifelong ice pick scars on my nose. My plastic surgeon is suggesting Fraxel repair,...
before ice pick scar

Is Sublative Rejuvenation Better Than Fraxel Repair for Acne Scars? 1 answer

acne scars before

Aquaphor Alternative for Fraxel Repair After Care? 1 answer

I am currently booked to have Fraxel Repair in 2 weeks on my face. I had CO2 Laser done before for my acne scarring. Now I want Fraxel Repair for my...
acne scars melasma face milia before

Total FX or Fraxel Repair Done As a Series of 3 or 4 Treatments Rather Than One? 1 answer

If Total FX or Fraxel Repair were done 3 times or more for various aging issues (on face, neck and chest) over a period of months, would the results...

Which Foundation Should I Use After Fraxel Re:pair? 1 answer

Hi, I have healed up beautifully after fraxel re:pair in September. I have no more redness . I am wanting to know opinions on makeup(foundation)...
makeup concealer after

Fraxel Repair Results on Smoker's Lines and Upper Eyelid? 1 answer

I had Fraxel Repair for lines, skin texture, some acne scarring, and skin tightening effects. I was especially hoping to have the smoker's lines...
acne scars upper lip smokers lines upper eyelids skin after fine line

Who is a Good Candidate for Fraxel Repair? 1 answer

I'm 38 years old with fine lines under eye area and eye bags. I'm on a photo-sensitizing drug (Amitriptyline) and I had Medlite laser treatment in...
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Healing from Fraxel Re:pair 1 answer

I had Fraxel re:pair done 5 days ago. It's a slow healing. Read my story below and see  what advice you can offer me. I had Fraxel re:pair done...
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