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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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Percent of consumer reviews saying "Yes":

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81% Smart Lipo
81% Blepharoplasty
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73% Fraxel Repair
73% Permanent makeup
70% Deep FX
68% Active FX
66% Chemical peel
64% Juvederm
62% Microdermabrasion
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61% Perlane
58% Sculptra
56% Liposuction
55% IPL
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53% Radiesse
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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 on olive skin - Should I request a test patch?

Hi...I'm scheduled to have an Active FX procedure next week. My concern is that I am Italian and do have a moderate amount of olive pigmentation. Should I be concerned about this?

The Active FX is scheduled w/an MD, but he didn't say anything about my skin tone (except to stay out of the sun before & after the procedure). Should I request a test patch? Thanks!

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Asked by: tamalyn
Nashville, TN
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aperfectcircle
aperfectcircle
9/1/08

I would like to know what the lady's experience with the Active FX was? DId she go through procedure? What were the effects? Did she experience Hypo/hyper pigmentation problems?>

April from RealSelf
April from RealSelf
10/17/08

Hi aperfectcircle,

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