Fraxel Re:Pair results?
Are the results progressive with Fraxel Re:Pair. I know that they say that with the Fraxel Re:Store that results continue to get better as the months pass after the procedures. I am wondering if the Re:Pair results get better as well with time. Thanks
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79 posts
7 May 2008
Hi,schom15. I am really interested in knowing the same thing about the Fraxel repair as I am very close to booking the procedure. Could you email me if you learn anything? Thanks.
106 posts
9 May 2008
Thank you so much for your wishes for a speedy recovery; it looks as though there is nothing "speedy" about it, but I suppose my skin didn't get bad in 3 days, so I can't expect it to transform for the better in 3 days, either. ;-) I am 39 y/o, and my main areas of concern were three pitted acne scars and several more shallow ones, followed by a crepey (not creepy - *lol*) undereye area (partially attributable to an overzealous lower bleph several years ago, and partially due to just aging and years of sun worship *sighs*). Two lesser (yet still important to me) concerns were a forehead hairline scar (from a previous forehead lift) and a jawline which was a bit less defined than a few years ago. The forehead hairline scar is already 90% eradicated (though I lost some hair in that area at the time of procedure; hopefully, it will grow back!), as is a smallish scar I had under my chin from a chin implant I got at the same time as the forehead lift. While I did not have readily noticeable jowls, per se, I was, as I stated previously, concerned about laxity in my lower face. I was indeed told I could expect all-over tightening. Today is Day 4 for me, and I am still quite swollen, as well as a deep, deep reddish-purple; the swelling makes it difficult for me to determine whether there has been any tightening as of yet, but I'll be glad to keep youu posted if you'd like. Thanks again for your well-wishes, and best of luck to you should you decide to have the procedure! -Allie
79 posts
9 May 2008
Allie, thank you again for your reply and I would be VERY grateful if you kept me informed about your progress. I was planning on scheduling the repair today, but I'm not sure if I should wait and get more info from you as you go on. I am 55y/o and for the first time in my life I look my age so I thought the repair would help with the eyes, mouth and jowls as opposed to face & eye lift. Are you in much pain? Where did you have it done? "I suppose my skin didn't get bad in 3 days, so I can't expect it to transform for the better in 3 days, either. ;-)" I love this way of thinking!!! Hope to hear from you soon. Stay well.
79 posts
9 May 2008
Allie, one more question (for now anyway!), will you please let me know how long you are housebound? Thanks, again.
106 posts
9 May 2008
I have not left my house since returning from the procedure on Tuesday... not because I feel badly; just because I look heinous! ;-) I am fortunate enough to work from home (as a Physician Recruiter), so downtime wasn't a real consideration for me. I was told, however, 4-6 days should be sufficient for time off work should it be applicable. As I stated before, my face is still a VERY deep reddish-purple at this point. The after-care regimen I was given (which I can begin tomorrow) includes one product that contains cortisone, so I'm hoping that will help with the redness... AND itching (yikes!).
79 posts
9 May 2008
You are a doll for keeping me posted. I would love to see photos but I understand not wanting to post for all to see. Is there any way I can send you my email address? I am pretty new to these forums and I'm not sure how it all works.
107 posts
9 May 2008
I had the fraxel :re:pair" a fe hours ago, and can't beleive how good I feel. Not sure the number of passes or the setting, but I felt it hurt less than the fraxel "retore" However, I dont' look too good right now. My face is red, because there are little irrated doted of blood coming through. I wil right everyday for week to help others. Like the doctor tons. I was on a facial steriod creama and steriods which may have helped.
79 posts
10 May 2008
Christine, keep the posts coming. I am scheduled for mine next month. Were you on the facial steroid cream before the procedure and what was it ?Good luck with the healing process.
106 posts
10 May 2008
Christine - Seeing the "blood dots" for the first time really freaked me out! I was on Clobatesol Propionate (a topical steriod cream) prior to my Fraxel Re:Pair, but since I have no point of comparison, I don't know if it lessened my post-procedure swelling or not. Today is Day 5 for me, and most of the swelling has abated (except for my upper & lower eyelids), but I am still very, VERY red... and the tracks/lines where the handpiece was guided are visible today (particularly the vertical passes)... yikes!
107 posts
12 May 2008
No, I am only on my 3rd day. Just starting to itch, here is my photo. Also sent a previous photo, but most recent was of running.