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Fraxel Review for Acne Scars and Enlarged Pores

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I just have to say that I am 17 years old, and...

o valencia
WORTH IT$500

I just have to say that I am 17 years old, and recently had fraxel re:store done on my cheeks for acne scars and enlarged pores. I wanted to fix my face because i am going on to college and for the past 2 years have concealed my scars with makeup. This would not be so bad, if it were not that I am a boy. I started having breakouts when I was 14 and suffered through 2 years of moderate cystic acne. I did not have really deep pitted scars that you can see from feet away, but my face has hundreds of small 'needle point' scars as well as 2 prominent ones. After 3 rounds of minocycline, brevoxyl, ziana, and finacea, my acne is finally under control.

As for fraxel, I went in to have it about a week ago. I was red for 5 days and crusted for 2. It has been 8 days since my treatment, and to be honest, at first I was skeptical of the results. My one big scar is still there, but O MY GOD MY PORES NO LONGER EXIST. I was told the results were continual and I am so excited because one of the scars on my left cheek is nearly invisible and most, if not all, of the needle point scars are gone.

I am going in for a second treatment in about 8 weeks, and I hope to gain the confidence I need to not wear any makeup.

I would definately recommend this treatment to anyone who wants to better themselves. I would only recommend this procedure to be done by a cosmetic doctor (not an aesthetician) because they know what they are doing. I will keep further postings and possibly upload some photos.

o valencia's provider

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.3 | 124 Reviews
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Replies (8)

April 7, 2009
O valencia, glad to hear you have had great results. which doctor did you go to in Chicago? -Kerouc
April 13, 2009
Please do upload some photos! I have the same situation(tiny pore scars everywhere) and would like to see the difference you speak of. Thanks!
(unregistered guest)
April 13, 2009
May I ask who it was that gave you your treatment? I am going to the same place as you and would like to get the same person.
April 21, 2009
Hello I live in Chicago and lookin for place to do Fraxel Laser. Could u tell me where is the place that u go? Thanks =)
April 21, 2009

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Editor's Note: We've added your provider information to the review. Thank you!