“Face darker, didn't wear sunscreen”
Fraxel Laser: Worth it
Cost: $5,000
Pain: Severe
Pain: Severe
Fraxel Laser satisfaction: Fair
I do not recommend my Fraxel Laser provider: Name not provided
Why: Only saw doctor 1st visit, assistants did treatments, can't get answer on phone without going back for "free" evaluation on my complaint.
Misinformed re sunscreen ALWAYS needed after Fraxel resurfacing. % treatments ended in Jan, face now much darker because didn't wear sunscreen. Now using it, but doctor says darkness is permanent without additional treatment. Don't trust him. Is it permanent, and would any lightening creams help?
Apr 15, 2009Comments and replies (4)
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465 posts
17 Apr 2009
Don't get anymore fraxel it's from the fraxel... Get a mild peel and for melasma and by a Obagi kit!!!!! And wear sunscreen everyday... PCA Skin pigment gel is awsome too and about $40
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23 Apr 2009
hey awalk..what is PCA skin pigment gel..is it on skincarerx also? sue poff
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4 Jul 2009
I had fraxel in Boise, too. I had three treatments on my neck and I can't see that it did anything. The doctor's office didn't take any pictures, I never saw a doctor. I know its partly my fault, I couldn't handle the pain of the actual treatment even with valium and Vicodin pre-treatment and a numbing gel. It hurt so much, I couldn't let them turn it up, so I paid $750 per treatment for three treatments and basically got a bit of sun damage under my chin cleared up and that's it. If I do it again, I'll have i.v. anesthetic.
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4 Oct 2009
A commercial airing in Boise, ID states only one Dr. in Boise performs Fraxel. Is this true? Are there any positive reports on Fraxel results? I'm looking to firm loose skin on my neck. Any information would be greatly appreciated.