“Repair x3 for acne scars and aging”
Fraxel Repair: Worth it
Pain: Painfree
I am almost 3 weeks post my 2nd Fraxel Repair. Both were done at 70mj-60%. I have encountered no problems and quick healing times. I am doing this for acne scars and aging, and the results have been better than for Dermabrasion and CO2.
It is too early to tell, but I may go for a 3rd round of Repair in November if I still need it.
Updated on Nov 2, 2009:
This is an impossible site to navigate. I want to post a new review entitled Fraxel Repair Part III, but I will be darned if I can figure out how to do it. Anyway I had my 3rd Repair done 4 days ago. I experienced very little pain, and never took any of the pain medication. I used Aquafor for 2 days and switched to Cetaphil Moisturizer on the 3 day. I am still icing down and using the vinegar wash. All of the swelling has not gone down yet and I am quite red. I am using Repair as a treatment for acne scars and aging.
Jan 26, 2009Comments and replies (19)
28 posts
27 Jan 2009
Hi Dazed, Here's to a speedy recovery,and may your 2nd repair be all that you thought it would be, and more. please do keeps us posted in 3-6mos.
55 posts
28 Jan 2009
Fairest, Thank You. My cost was really 5k for the first and 2 k for the second, so I averaged them out to come up with $3500. I anticipated 2-3 treatments, and after that I may do yearly tune-ups.
23 posts
31 Jan 2009
How long was it between your initial treatment and 2nd treatment? Was the down time less for the 2nd? What was the major difference in the healing process between first and 2nd? Sorry for all the questions Thanks in advance for the answers. Very interested.
55 posts
31 Jan 2009
Boston Girl, My initial Repair was done May 22, 2008 and the 2nd was done Jan 08, 2009. Since both were done at 70mj-60%, I believe the major difference is that I knew what to expect, and I was better prepared. I believe I am healing at the same rate. Don't be afraid to ask questions, there are things you should know.
28 posts
2 Feb 2009
Hi Dazed, Repair lite is the same devise just used lightly. {edited} Less intense...A great "refresher". It would probably be a good yearly tune -up for you.
7 posts
28 Feb 2009
Hi Dazed, I recently had repair done for acne scarring too...it's only been a week and so far it looks pretty good however I do still see some scarring. Of course I know they say for acne scarring you may need more than one treatment but did you see any improvement after your first? How long was it till you saw the final results of the first repair? I guess I'm just really impatient and wondering if its still going to improve or stay the same. Thanks!
55 posts
1 Mar 2009
You will see final results at about 3 months. I would estimate about 30% from the first procedure. I would say that at almost 8 weeks I am seeing much more noticeable results from the 2nd laser. Even with that I am planning the 3rd treatment for around November. Hopefully there will come a time when I can walk past a mirror without being critical of myself.
7 posts
1 Mar 2009
Thank you for getting back to me and I hear you on walking past the mirror....it is frustrating. I have tried too much to get rid of these scars and I just hope this does it cause it takes a toll emotionally and after yrs of cystic acne and then scarring, I've had enough. I'm thankful I have my health (knock on wood) but acne scarring is one burden I'll be happy to get rid of..I wish you the best ...good luck to you!!
75 posts
28 Mar 2009
What were your pain meds for the procedure? I see that you rated this "pain free", and are willing to have it done a third time, or more (astounding, to me). I found it to be incredibly painful.
3 posts
2 May 2009
I too wanted to know how this could be pain free? Did you do re:pair or the re:store? Was your face very bloody the first few days like I've seen in some pictures here? Thanks for sharing.