“Fraxel re:pair for acne scarring (forehead only)”
Fraxel Repair: Worth it
Pain: Severe
One month ago I had Fraxel Re:Pair on my forehead to treat acne scarring. I had terrible acne growing up and it was a really negative experience for me. I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. It was traumatic. Accutane cleared up the acne but scars remained on my forehead and that is where the Re:Pair was done.
I definitely see an improvement in my scars. The Re:Pair (a C02 laser) created small holes deep into my skin which heeled, making the skin tighter and the scars less.
Protecting your skin is critical after the procedure. I ate healthy, did vinegar soaks, and a week after when my skin healed I put on TNS Recovery Cream, TNS Vit C serum, and Zinc Oxide sunblock while limiting sun exposure, doing no more than light exercise, and keeping an upbeat attitude.
I understand that some of the current improvement can go away in the next few months as the micro-swelling resides. I doubt though it would lose the whole improvement– and I would be happy with only a slight improvement if it ends up that way. I didn’t have high expectations going into this.
I have to give credit where credit is due. The doctor and his staff did a great job. Very knowledgable, very experienced, and very open. My self-confidence is so much higher and that is such a great feeling…
Updated on Apr 28, 2009:


Apr 24, 2009Comments and replies (9)





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28 Apr 2009
please make some follow up posts between now and six months. great pics! really helpful post!
8 posts
28 Apr 2009
Hey I'm not sure if you check on this site anymore but my young daughter is going to the same office for Fraxel Repair in July (she just got done with accutane so she has to wait ) But if you dont mind I really would like to see how your results turn out so I hope you post more pics as time goes by. Thx and I hope you get the results you want!
10 posts
28 Apr 2009
Thank you I am happy with everything. I hope it works out for your daughter! I can post updates in the future.
1 post
22 May 2009
wow, amazing results!!! what were the settings of the Fraxel?
8 posts
21 Jun 2009
just wondering about your results?
8 posts
29 Jun 2009
I really wish people would be kind enough to share their results with the rest of us so we can actually hear from patients themselves instead of only the doctors point of view!
67 posts
14 Jul 2009
Wow you look GREAT!!! Congrats and thanks for sharing your story and pics.
10 posts
25 Jul 2009
Update... It has been 4 months since I had the procedure done. A little of the results were given back after 3 months but overall my acne scars have shown definite improvement with this procedure and I am glad I did it.
10 posts
25 Jul 2009
I am not sure on the settings...