What is Fraxel Restore?

Can anyone tell me what you can expect from Fraxel Restore? Results? Recovery? Am I able to go back to work the next day? WIll it help tighten the jowls and neck area, if so how many treamtments does one need? Thanks.

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by Lexy13 in stockton, ca

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Fraxel re:store 101

Hi, Fraxel re:store is a relatively easy procedure to recover from. The treated areas are slightly swollen and pink for one to two days. Many patients are able to return to normal activities and work the following day, but I would give yourself 2 to 3 days (treat on Friday, looking good back at work on Monday). It is very important to avoid sun exposure after the treatment, so wear your sun block. The expected results should be improved tone, texture, and color of your skin with... more

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Fraxel no way 29 Jul 2012

Sorry but this answer is factually incorrect and greatly understates the side effects. I just had Fraxel restore and I am still moderately swollen 4 days after the procedure. My skin also is still very pnk and flaking. The latter does not bother me. Looking as if I just had my wisdom teeth out does. And I have to go to work tomorrow. The literature from the company and the doctor talks about "typical" side effects. Not sure what they mean by "typical"- does that refer to 50% of patients? If so there is another 50% of patients like me who have way more side effects and down time. I dont care about the final result at this time - I am very unhappy witth the downtime and the misinformation and wont be repeating the procedure for that reason.

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