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Active FX

What it is: Active FX is a single laser treatment procedure in which a high-energy laser beam is used to stimulate the formation of new underlying collagen. Active FX treatments are meant to smooth out fine lines, wrinkles and scars, remove brown spots and tighten lax skin.

Fractional laser treatment treats only a fraction of the skin's surface, leaving small "bridges" of untouched skin. This fractional technique is designed to speed the healing process and enable a quicker return to normal activities.

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87% Breast implants
85% Silicone breast implants
85% Pixel laser
83% Invisalign
81% Blepharoplasty
81% Smart Lipo
80% Saline breast implants
79% VASER Liposelection
79% Facelift
76% Laser hair removal
75% Laser resurfacing
75% Lasik
74% Botox
74% Rhinoplasty
73% Fraxel Repair
73% Permanent makeup
70% Deep FX
68% Active FX
66% Chemical peel
64% Juvederm
62% Microdermabrasion
61% Restylane
61% Perlane
58% Sculptra
56% Liposuction
55% IPL
53% Fraxel Laser
53% Radiesse
50% Accent XL
49% Mesotherapy
41% Zoom teeth whitening
41% Lifestyle lift
40% TITAN
37% Lipodissolve
37% Thermage
33% Brite Smile
18% Velashape
14% Thread lift
10% Velasmooth

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Active FX / Deep FX - Will post-procedure scars fade or do I need to seek treatment?

Severe scarring post Active FX laser - PLEASE HELP!

I am nearly 8 weeks post-op from the Lumenis Active FX/Deep FX laser on my face. I have 'pock' marks and divets all over the lower 1/2 of my face. The doctor says these will 'fade' but it is incredibly severe. Please help me. Should I seek a second opinion? I had NO scars going in and my face is now 100% worse than before the surgery. Please help!

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charlotte, nc
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