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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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Post-Active FX treatment: how to stop the irritation and itching?

I'm on day 4, still very red & swollen. Feels like someone is going over my face with a barbwire rolling pin. I'm taking 800 mg of Advil every 8 hours but that's not stopping the irritation. I can't concentrate on anything to distract myself from it. Can't sleep either. I'm applying an Aloe Vera gel and Aquaphor 3 times a day but it burns a little. I very much wanted to have the Active FX procedure but now I am doubting I did the right thing.

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