“4 weeks later - active x and fraxel repair”
Laser resurfacing: Worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
Hello,
I had Fraxel Re-Pair done and my face and Active FX under my eyes exactly 2 weeks ago.
So far, I am not impressed. I still have all the fine lines under my eyes that I really wanted to get rid of. That's why I even did the procedure.
My doc says it takes 4 months for the collegen to build up but I just don't know. I still have a red face, and was extremely swolle, etc.so you would think that something must have worked. My freckles are slightly lighter from the fraxel, but I really have my doubts about the Active Fx.
Anyone have any similar experience?
Does it really get better?
Updated: November 18, 2008
Wow! I am really happy. I saw my doc today for the 4 week check up and I saw the before and after photos. What a difference!! I had active x around my eyes and Fraxel RePair on the rest of my face. We might do a little more around the eyes in 3 months but I am pretty happy. I couldn't really see anything until I saw the before and after photos. My husband kept telling me how good I looked....Now I see it too!!
Nov 6, 2008Comments and replies (5)
28 posts
7 Dec 2008
Hi Traciellen, May I ask why you had th FX under the eyes instead of the Fraxel repair? Is it stronger?
3 posts
8 Dec 2008
Hi, It is not stronger...in fact, it is a treatment that is a little less agressive than Repair - because the skin under the eyes is so sensitive But, my Doctor is probably going to go over my eyes once again. T
28 posts
10 Dec 2008
Thanks! Goodluck on 2nd FX.
35 posts
10 Dec 2008
Good to hear you are happy with the results. I guess one has to be patient and have realistic expectations. How do you look now that a month has passed? Would you recommend Fraxel Repair even with the awful first 10 days of recovery? Thanks.
3 posts
18 Dec 2008
Hi Chardy, I really am looking better and better. i have been getting alot of comments on how good my skin looks. I would definately recommend it. I go to see my doc on Dec 30th - hopefully we will pick a date to get the area under my eyes done again. I had such deep wrinkles..In fact, even when I was only 17 years old ( I am 47 years old now) people used to call me "wrinkly"! T