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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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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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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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Pre-operative Tips to Speed Up Recovery from Fraxel Repair?

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...

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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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Pain Involved and Possible over Scarring with Fraxel Repair/Restore

I have a Fraxel Restore procedure scheduled at the only place in my area (Maine) that does it. They have only been doing it for 6 months. I'm...

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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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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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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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How Common Is Orange Peel Texture (With Small Holes) After Fraxel Repair?

I am considering fraxel repair treatment for moderate acne scarring. I have read that some patients have the side effect of little holes, pinpoints...

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