“Fraxel repair”
Fraxel Repair: Worth it
Cost: $4,000
Pain: Mild
Pain: Mild
Fraxel Repair satisfaction: Good
I recommend my Fraxel Repair provider: Name not provided
Why: My doctor was great.
Ok, i had Fraxel Repair on December 19th. I had it done to my entire face and neck. I have attached pictures for your review and comments. I will say this is not for the faint at heart. I don't think I would do it again. My skin is clearer but I was expecting much better results. It has been a litle over a month and without make up my face is still very pink and when I go to the gym ... it becomes bright red....lol. For the price I would spend my money better next time. As Dave Ramsey says it was stupid tax....lol I am researching SMart lipo now. I guess I won't ever stop.
about one hour later.. this was in the car on the trip home
This is about 6 hours later... scary
next day
Day 7 or 8 w/make up on face only.. not neck
New Year's Eve... with make up...
Feb 5, 2009Comments and replies (13)
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12 posts
6 Feb 2009
Holy crap... my face never looked that bad. But your skin looks great now. Thanks for posting the pics...
465 posts
6 Feb 2009
She had a Fraxel Repair it uses Co2 and is more ablative but still does the MTZ requires half the downtime of full C02.. It is one session instead of 4-5... You look great by the way..Please keep us updated... You may want to Check out the Revale Coffe berry night cream it is great for redness..Get the night but use for day...It's about $90 Also a great sunscreen that is non irratating... I have tried them all in every price range...Love the Aveeno positivly ageless daily moisture spf 30 in the pump for everyday.... You won't know its sunscreen awesome and the only one I've been able to use without irritation or icky feeling.... You may need something stronger at first...BUT USE IT EVERY DAY all the way down to chest..
unregistered guest
8 Feb 2009
You look beautifil in that last picture. Do you have a picture before? I'm thinking of just having under the eyes. I didn't know there was so mch blood! WowQ sharon escue
76 posts
9 Feb 2009
You look beautiful! I almost wish I had gone with the 1 time repair as opposed to 4-5 maybe six restores, I really can't take a lot of time off work though. I've read here that some repairs need repeats up to 3x's for acne scarring.
465 posts
9 Feb 2009
I think your skin type is the type that responds well..You looked great before...But please keep us updated..
unregistered guest
12 Feb 2009
Those first pictures are definitely scary--but in the end you look fabulous. Looks like it was the right choice.
8 posts
13 Feb 2009
Thanks for the positive comments. I still have dark red circles under my eyes. MOST surface wrinkles are gone, but I didn't see any real tightening of the face. Overall my skin has a much better complexion. But for 4K I should have one..LOL.
2 posts
16 Feb 2009
I'd love to see the before pics! Can you post some? BTW: You are adorable!
5 posts
21 Mar 2009
I know my Fraxel was suppose to be a one time event as well. Green makeup tones down pink and redness on skin, which you probably know. You look like peaches and cream in the last picture. Love the glasses too. My skin has always turned bright red when I exercise. People will ask if I am okay. My husband's is the same and we passed the trait to one of our daughters who was quite the athlete in high school. Her team went to state. Everyone would comment on it when she played ball. You are gorgeous!
76 posts
22 Mar 2009
Melanie, HOw's your skin looking now..I bet you're still seeing improvements! Well...I just learned that my doc. office just got a hold of the Fraxel Repair, they didn't offer this when I got my re-stores. I've now had 3 re-stores, pleased with the results but it would have been nice to just have this done one time, as opposed to the total of 4-6 I will have completed!