“Fraxel definately worth it...”
Fraxel Laser: Worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
I am 42 and am on my second Fraxel treatment. My dermatologist uses the Fraxel II which doesnt require blue dye on the face and is supposed to go deeper.
I had a fair amount of swelling for two days after the first one. It also hurt more than I expected even with the numbing cream.
The peeling began on day 3 and lasted a day or two. Nothing too bad
I iced my face a lot the second time and the swelling was a lot less. I also took a vicadin before the treatment which helped with the pain. It was done on a Friday and by Monday I looked fine except maybe like I had a windburn.
I have to say after 2 treatments my skin looks amazing...like a babys butt. In the last two weeks I have been mistaken for 27 and 24. I did not have a lot of sun damage or lines to begin with but it really has made my skin glow. My pores are almost non-exsistant.
One more treatment to go. Something to keep in mind with fraxel is that the full effects are not seen for 4-6 months as this is how long it takes to generate new collegen.
The cost was $1000 per treatment
Jan 2, 2008Comments and replies (3)
unregistered guest
10 Feb 2008
thanks Susan for taking the time to comment on your treatments. I want to have it done but there seems to be such a mixed bag of results, I think it must come down to who and where you get it done and what level the laser is. Do you know what level the laser was at? The clinic I will be using also uses the Fraxel 11.
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22 Jun 2009
Hi Susan, Can you tell me where you went to get the treatment done and was it done by a nurse or a doctor? I live in the Southern California area and am looking for a reputable doctor. Any info you can give would be greatly appreciated.