“Five months later”
Fraxel Laser: NOT worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
I was very pleased initially with the improvement of my acne scars and the tightening of crepey neck skin. It appeared that fine lines were also improved.
However, after five months since my last treatment, of which there were four, I find that the result overall is absolutely negligible. The improvement that I saw immediately was due to swelling.
I have previously undertaken dermabrasion and erbium laser treatments for acne scarring; both delivered much more impressive results. I consider this treatment a very expensive facial. I looked great a few days after treatment for a few weeks, then my skin reverted back to how I started; I don't even see results from supposed stimulation of collagen production.
Don't waste your money.
Dec 18, 2008Comments and replies (6)
106 posts
20 Dec 2008
Sadly, I think I must agree... seven months after my Fraxel Re:Pair, I see absolutely minimal "lasting" improvement. Very expensive facial, indeed. *sighs*
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22 Dec 2008
I couldn't handle the pain so I went to another doctor and used a medlight for 6 treatments that didn't hurt at all and then oncee a month for now 8 months and it's like having new skin. my friends and family can't believe it was possible and either did I.
465 posts
2 Jan 2009
What is medlight??
465 posts
21 Jan 2009
I agree with above statements Chemical peels or if you have bad scarring or wrinkles...Suck up the down time and do C02 or portrait.. My doctor said C02 was riskier...I disagree..I had it ten years ago and was inside for 2 weeks and pink for months...but my face looked like a babys but.... With one FraxelRestore (supposed to be a lunchtime proc) I havn't wanted to leave my house in two years....