“Disappointed”
Fraxel Repair: NOT worth it
Cost: $4,900
Pain: Uncomfortable
Pain: Uncomfortable
Fraxel Repair satisfaction: Poor
I had the fraxel re:pair laser treatment on my face three weeks ago and not only am I still very red, but I now have acne all over my chin area. My skin looks worse than before I had the treatment and regret having it done. No web site I have visited provides the real! recovery time for such a procedure.
Oct 3, 2008Comments and replies (16)
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35 posts
4 Oct 2008
I'm 13 weeks post fraxel and I agree with your statement. I'm sure some of the paperwork I signed explained "what could" happen, but the advertising by Reliant sure makes it sound like a walk in the park, NOT!. The good news is it will get better, at least mine is. This site is great for answering questions. Other than being red, can you tell if you have other pigment issues?
314 posts
4 Oct 2008
A steroid cream can often improve redness quickly.
135 posts
6 Oct 2008
its not just about how long you use it. but about the potency class of the steroid, as well as how much you are applying. patients typically apply way to much topical steroids. for instance the amount that covers the tip of your finger should be the max you would use on an entire arm. topical steroids are therefore much abused and overused by patients seeking quick relief from inflammation. i think its bad doctoring to prescribe it at all. even recommending over the counter hydrocortisone is questionable.
3 posts
6 Oct 2008
I am now 3 months post-fraxel repair and my skin is so smooth. Since I had my eyes and neck done, there has also been some tightening around the eyelids an jawline. I am a 57 year old woman and did not think it was possible to have such smooth skin. To preserve the results, I now follow a stringent skin care regimen. This was definitely worth it.
135 posts
7 Oct 2008
P.s. this time of year people get very dry skin and inflammation. its usually due to dry indoor air. the furnace heat makes it literally drier than the sahara desert in your house. the sahara is average 15 percent humidity. the average indoor house in winter is 0-5 percent. get a humidifier in every room! especially if you have ever had problems with eczema or psoriasis.
1 post
9 Oct 2008
Hi Reddy, Sydney, Australia I am seriously contemplating having Fraxel Repair done on my eyes. Can you please let me know where you went, just so I can avoid going there. Do you know if there are many places in Sydney that offer Fraxel Repair? thanks
3 posts
25 Oct 2008
Hi Reddy, can you tell me where you got your co2 fraxel done? I’m a 21 yo male with really fair skin, persistent redness (been using benzyl peroxide daily with a moisturiser for a few years), mild acne (pimples and blackheads) and a bit of light-medium scarring (had bad acne when younger). Have found one place in Sydney on the North Shore that does it. They say Co2 fraxel will reduce scarring by around 30% and Erbium/co2 will be around 80%, however they wouldn’t show pics because they said it looks terrible! I am planning to take a few weeks off in November and am considering getting fraxel co2 done. Realise it wont do as much but seems safer. I would absolutely love it if it worked all to plan, though am afraid of scarring from the heat or persistent redness or the possibility that it wont do anything at all. Doctors do make it seem like a walk in the park. Was wondering if anyone can give any suggestions or possibility of an even better treatment? I would really appreciate it if anyone could give me so advice and more than happy to keep you updated with any results, pics and text. Thanks !
44 posts
28 Oct 2008
Hi Nigel click on my picture and email me. I will provide you with details.