Hypo-pigmentation After Fraxel Repair

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...

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

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...

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Extreme Facial Swelling After Fraxel Repair

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...

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Unhealed Burn After Fraxel Repair

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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How Long Do Fraxel Repair Results Last?

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Keloid After Fraxel Repair

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...

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Unsure About Doctor's Fraxel Re:pair Skills

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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Enlarged Pores Became Bigger After Fraxel Repair

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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Is PIH Following Fraxel Repair Permanent?

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

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

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...

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

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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Spray Tan After Fraxel Repair?

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...

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Why Multiple Treatments of Fraxel Repair ?

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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Which Foundation Should I Use After Fraxel Re:pair?

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)...

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How Effective is Fraxel Repair for Acne Scars?

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...

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

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...

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

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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Healing from Fraxel Re:pair

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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Post Fraxel Repair Clogged Pores: Blackheads and Whiteheads

I had Fraxel Repair three weeks ago to treat post acne ice-picked scars. My skin was healing well without complications, but now all pores are clogged...

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Do Fraxel Re:pair Results Get Better over Time?

Are the results with the new Fraxel Re:pair progressive as they are with the Re:Store? I heard that results with the Fraxel are somewhat immediate...

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Fraxel Repair After ArteFill?

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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Rough, Bumpy Skin Texture After Fraxel Repair

I had lower lid pinch (looks great!) and Fraxel Repair under my eyes 6 weeks ago. I still have very pink skin, but the texture is very bumpy and rough...

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Fraxel Repair Burn

It's been 5 days since I've had my Fraxel repair. My skin feels worse than on day 3. My face had done a major peeling and my skin is bright pink and...

How Long After Fraxel Repair Do I Need to Stay out of the Sun?

I just had Fraxel Re:pair done to the lower half of both cheeks for minor acne scars 1 week ago. When can I start washing my face with my regular...

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Dryness, Tightness and Itching After Fraxel Laser?

Is this dryness, tightness/itching, and not quite sand paper-feeling after Fraxel Laser normal? When will the dryness subside and is there anything...

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What Can I Do About Swelling After Fraxel Repair?

I had Fraxel Repair five weeks ago and I'm still swollen. My doctor gave me a topical steroid to use for three weeks a week ago. It is not helping in...

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Swelling, Rough Skin, and Eyes Almost Shut After Fraxel Repair

I had 2 Vicodan and 1 Valium prior to Fraxel Repair, as well as numbing cream on my entire face and the top of my neck. My MD also administered a...

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Fraxel Repair - Is There a Visible Difference Between Treated and Untreated Areas?

My acne scarring is concentrated on my temples & forehead. I don't see a point of treating healthy skin when there isn't a need to. Is it ok just...

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Crusting After Fraxel Repair

I had the Fraxel Repair 1 week ago. The corners of my mouth and on my chin became infected, so the Dr. prescribed Bactrim ointment. I have done this...

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Tiny Dots and Lines After Fraxel Repair?

My girlfriend got Fraxel Repair about 25 days ago. Now, her face still has those tiny dots all over it. In addition, I can see those dots are forming...

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How Long Does It Take for my Skin to Recover?

This is day number 5 and my face is peeling very slowly , I have some scratches from the procedure itself that scares me alot, My face has experienced...

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Eczema Post-Fraxel Repair

I'm 7 weeks post-procedure and am happy with the results. However, I've developed mild hyperpigmentation (I'm type 2 skin) and a couple of eczema...

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Additional Procedure for Acne Scar to Complement Fraxel Repair?

My mind is pretty much set on Fractional ablative laser to treat these acne scars, but I would like to know if you would recommend a prior procedure,...

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Red Bumps on Forehead After Fraxel Re:pair

I had Fraxel Re:pair exactly three weeks ago, and my skin was healing beautifully until 2 days ago. I developed really small tiny red bumps all over...

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Can I Get Fraxel Repair After a Cheek Lift.?

I had a cheek lift a year ago and i would like to get fraxel repair,but i am afraid of the two bars under the skin having a bad reaction to fraxel....

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Fraxel Re:pair Results and Follow Up Care

I am one month post fraxel repair and although I am pleased with the changes I feel the cost was excessive for the results thus far. I am hopeful that...

How Soon After Fraxel Repair Can I Use my 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Lotion for Prevention?

I have been on the ACNE.ORG regimen for four years and has worked awesome. The regimen consists of gently washing, applying 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, and...

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What to Do About Hyperpigmentation and Marks After Fraxel Repair?

I am Hispanic with tan skin. I am one month post Fraxel Repair and the treated area is still very red, with hyperpigmented spots (brown spots) and...

Fraxel Repair Grid Marks On Healed Skin

I had Fraxel Repair in early November and still have grid marks or little tiny squares all over my skin. The marks are NOT pigmentation, but actual...

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Multiple Fraxel Repair Sessions for Better Results?

I have just completed my 2nd session of Fraxel Repair. Both were done at 70mj and 60%. Have any of you done multiple sessions of Fraxel Repair and saw...

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Ice Pick Scars After Fraxel Repair

I have very fair skin and I had a Fraxel Repair treatment in Nov 2008. It left me with ice pick scarring around my nose and chin area. I then had...

Fraxel Repair After Retin-A?

How long do I have to wait to be off Retin-A to get a Fraxel Repair done? After being pretty clear of acne after a course of Accutane about two years...

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Will Fraxel Re:pair Significantly Tighten my Neck?

I had a Cool-Lipo procedure on my neck 3 months ago. While there is definitely less volume, I'm left with very lose skin. (I'm 54) It was suggested...

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Fraxel Repair Multiple Treatments Problems?

I have had 2 Fraxel repair treatments done at 70mj-60% without complications. I am planning to go to my 3rd treatment later this year, and I wonder...

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How Long After Fraxel Repair for Hyperpigmentation to Resolve?

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Did I Have Fraxel Repair?

I had what I think is Fraxel Repair, as it is supposed to be one treatment. It left patterns during the healing like shredded wheat. I am just...

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Unsatisfactory Results from Fraxel Repair

What should I do? What are my recourse? Should I have another one. I went to a Plastic surgeon and for $10,000.00 I could have had a Face lift.

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Faster Aging from Fraxel Repair or Other Ablative Lasers?

I've had 2 Fraxel Repair treatments at 70mj-60%, and somebody has mentioned destruction of Follicular Stem Cells, which would result in accelerated...

Cleansers to Use During Fraxel RE:PAIR Treatment.

I am on day 5 after having fraxel Re:Pair and my dr. told me to use a cleanser by eucerin. I cannot find it can anyone give me a good alternative to...

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Bumpy Skin Texture on Cheek Bone After Fraxel Repair

I have raised bumps one year after fraxel repair on under one eye on my cheek bone. Has anyone experienced this and what can be done to improve the...

How Long After Fraxel Re:pair Do I Have to Wait Before I See the Full Collagen Regrowth?

I had a fraxel re:pair last thursday and was wondering when will the collagen growth come and fill in the little holes that were put into my skin

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Fraxel Re:pair Hyperpigmentation - Permanent?

I had Fraxel re:pair done to upper and lower eye area 9 weeks ago. I have extremely dark reddish-brown circles still that are very noticeable, even...

Problems with Post-fraxel Repair, Better Change to Ematrix for Asian Skin?

Hi, I'm asian. I got problems with acne scars around both cheeks and a bit on my forehead.So 7 months ago, I had my first Fraxel Repair which I...

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Indian (Asian) Skin. No Improvement with Fraxel Repair. My Options?

I am an Indian(Asian) male. Had fraxel repair about a year ago. No improvement. Acne scars, sun spots and discoloration still remain. What are my...

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Fraxel Re : Store

I have had the fraxel restore four times for my sun spots. My face still has it with 40% less than the initial. When I returned, the doctor said I...

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What Helps Repair the Skin from a Fraxel Repair Treatment? Have Large Pores Rough Texture?

I had a fraxel repair 1 yr ago on my cheek to fix two acne scars... and in return i still have the acne scars along with new ones and large pores in...

Fraxel Repair - Treat Neck Scarring with Cortisone Injections?

I Had Fraxel Repair 3-1/2 Weeks Ago. I Appear to Be Getting Significant Scarring on my Neck, thick lines which appear to be running directly over...

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How to Treat Skin Damaged by Fraxel Repair?

I had fraxel 18 months ago. withing 4 months, i noticed the 'loss of volume' wrinkling, deflated skin, and (for the very first time the veins...

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What Can I Do For Uneven Indented Skin Texture 2 Weeks Post Fraxel Repair on Whole Face?

I decided to go with this procedure for mild acne scarring on my cheeks....I had the crusting, the oozing with vinegar soaks and acquafor and then...

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Numbness After Fraxel Repair Normal?

I had Faxel Reapir a week ago and not only is my face still very red but it is very numb. Has anyone else experienced this numbness?

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Severe Acne 4 Mos Post Fraxel Repair. What is Going On?

I had Fraxel Repair done 4 mos ago, primarily for fine lines and texture. I have never had acne - not even as a teenager. Now, I have severe acne from...

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1 Yr Post Fraxel Re:Pair to Hands - Horrible Damage. How Can I Fix It? (photo)

The skin on my hands, which previously had just a few solar lentigines but no wrinkles, is now extremely loose and distinctly crepey and dry/crackly...

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How Long After a Fraxel Repair Do I Have to Wait Before I Get Fraxel Restore?

I had a repair done a month ago and was thinking about getting some restore treatments, i was wondering how long do i have to wait to get the...

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How Long Should I Wait Between Pulsed Dye Laser and Fraxel Repair Treatments?

Hi , if I have the pulsed dye laser done all over my face and then have a fraxel repair on cheeks only ( for scarring) how long should I wait between...

Bumps and Grid Marks Following Fraxel Repair, How To Treat This?

After my Fraxel Repair treatment 24 days ago, I now have tiny raised bumps all over my face and evidence of the grid pattern on my cheeks. My skin...

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How Long Do the Results of Fraxel Repair Last?

I had the Fraxel Repair 10 days ago (age 56). Not as painful as I had thought given the reviews. My skin looks great though that was not my true...

Treatment Settings for Fraxel Repair? (photo)

Hi there, I had Fraxel Repair to my lower face two days ago and I was wondering if the treatment setting used on me would be deemed an an average...

Are These Normal Results 5 Days After Fraxel Repair? (photo)

I am on day 5 of my fraxel repair. I wanted to see if my pics look normal for just having a deep fraxel repair done. It seems like my skin is trying...

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Does Fraxel Re:pair Give You Chapped Lips?

I had a fraxel re:pair in october and ever since then i have had very chapped lips, i was wondering if it was the fraxel that contributed to this, I...

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How Are the Outcomes Different for Caucasian and Asian Skin Types Using Fraxel for repairs?

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How Long Does It Take for Track Marks to Disappear Following a Fraxel Repair Treatment?

I had my Fraxel Repair treatment conducted in November for my acne scars. Three months have passed, and I still have what appears to be track marks...

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Can Fraxel Repair Loosen Neck Skin?

I recently had Fraxel repair. Can Fraxel repair make my neck skin loose? My pictures look like I have roles in my neck. I am almost a week out. I did...

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Blacks Dots Post Fraxel Repair Tx, when Would It Be Sloughed Off? How Many Days Post Tx?

Today is post tx of fraxel repair day 2. I have black dots on the face? How many days of post procedure does it take for those black dots to be...

What is the Best Regimen Post Fraxil Repair? Best Products on the Market?

I am 5 days post op and have been using Vaseline. There are a lot of "post procedure" products out there. Which are the best? What...

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2 Days After Fraxel Repair, I Have Red Vertical Stipes About 1/2" Apart on Face, Neck, and Chest, What Should I do?

It's like I can see every swipe my Doctor made with the laser. No one said anything about this being a possiblity at my pre surgery concealtation....

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Is Collagen Production After Fraxel Repair Permanent?

Are the results of collagen production after a Fraxel repair treatment permanent? (Particularly for acne scars)

Surgical Scar with Fraxel Re:store / Restore? How Does it Work?

Being that Fraxel restore is non-ablative, how does it improve surgical scars? I have a small surgical scar that I recently had treated w/Fraxel...

Have Red Dots After Fraxel Restore? (photo)

I had fraxel restore 2 weeks ago on my nose,I have Asian type I oily acne prone skin ,especially my nose.at first it seems really great ,I was only...

To Repeat Fraxel Restore? (photo)

I have quite a lot of depressed acne scars and enlarged pores. I finished a course of fraxel restore (5 treatments). In general the surface of my face...