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Fraxel Repair Around the Eyes - Houston, TX

UPDATED FROM the perfectionist

Ok so the last picture was a week after the...

the perfectionistMarch 31, 2012
$1,800
ok so the last picture was a week after the fraxel, but I was still swollen and now after almost 5 months later my eye looked the same as before :( so I pretty much spent all that money for nothing :(. so 3 days ago I did an eyelid surgery for my right eye and removed 3mm off so it was an in office procedure and so easy and cost me $1250.00 I should of just done that from the beginning and I would of saved money :/ oh well you live and learn :).

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Suzanne Bruce, MD

Suzanne Bruce, MD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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Replies (4)

radioforum
June 17, 2012
In Australia Fraxel is not allow in the eye lids or near the eyes
ihollows
July 31, 2014
I've been getting it done in Queensland under my eyes... The place that messed up my Botox are giving me 5 free sessions of fraxel.. I've had two so far to help with crepey skin I've been left with. I'm worried the hollows will end up looking worse mind you. Currently trying to build up my facial muscles to help life everything back up and fill in the hollows..
Lorna33
July 23, 2012
Could you post some more recent pictures? Fraxel tend to somehow dry the skin and cause premature wrinkles and aging. But this doesn't seem to happen until 1-2 years after treatment.
nancyvan
October 1, 2012
who did u go to have surgery for the eyes afterwards? thanks
jodierenee
November 11, 2021
Can you PM me who your Dr was?
UPDATED FROM the perfectionist

Today is one week after my Fraxel repair and I...

the perfectionistNovember 23, 2011
today is one week after my Fraxel repair and I still have just 2 very small bruises and pink around my eyes which was expected the doc said the pink should take another week or maybe a month depends on how I heel but so far doc says I'm heeling very well and fast :D. ok so my right eye is a lil swollen still since they did more work to it but I can already see results in my eyelid :) yaaay so this procedure is definitely WORTH it. will update again once the pink is all gone and my eye is back to normal.

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ConsideringMyOptions
December 4, 2011
Perfectionist, you definitely chose the right doctor for your procedure. Dr. Bruce is the one to see in Houston (I've seen her; she got me started on Obagi).

Please keep us updated on your progress. When she counseled me about Fraxel (I didn't end up doing it, but strongly considered it), the one thing she asked me was if I really had the time for the downtime. She told me I would not be able to go out in public for many days to a week. She was very honest about the downtime, which I appreciated.

You're looking terrific; keep us updated please!
ConsideringMyOptions
December 4, 2011
Oh my, I just looked at your "After picture" again.

Can I just say what amazing lashes you have!
BrittB
December 4, 2011

Hi Considering, 

I'm glad she asked you about downtime. Often times that is the part where community members are often shocked about how long the downtime is. What has made you consider Fraxel? 

Thanks,

-Britt

the perfectionist
December 6, 2011
aww thank you I was kind of worried she would burn my lashes during the fraxel but she said only a couple zapped off lol. I will be porting new picture when it is a month from the procedure. and about Fraxel if you want to do it please make sure you have 2 weeks off or at least 10 days. so far I'm loving the results even though the area is still pink but I can cover it easily with conciler :).
ConsideringMyOptions
December 4, 2011
Britt,

I considered Fraxel due to....well, just being almost 50, I decided that it was time I start looking into procedures. I've never done anything, or had any injections, etc., so I've looked into everything from Fraxel to Botox to actual surgery.

I've been a careful sun-avoider and avid SPF wearer my entire life, in addition to following meticulous skincare. That, in addition to genetics, has given me good results, but I figure there's always room for improvement.

I've used it all: Retin A, Vit.C, AHA's, glycolic acid, etc. What I've done over the years is picked a routine, gone with it meticulously for several months (until the products run out), then try something different, until those products run out. For me, it's been the consistency of a daily skincare routine rather than the actual products used. I'm so careful about it that even if I get home very late at night and will only have a couple of hours to sleep, I still go through my nighttime routine which might include an acid peel or an at-home microdermabrasion (I have one of those little machines).

I love RealSelf because I can read everyone's reviews and decide what's best for me.
dontdofraxel
January 25, 2012

Get back with us a year from now! You will get a hollow look around the eyes because fraxel will remove the fat that is under the skin - and it will make you look much older than you are.
I had fraxel done under my eyes and have that very same problem right now.

UPDATED FROM the perfectionist

Sorry I meant to say " GENTLE WAVES LIGHT" not...

the perfectionistNovember 21, 2011

Sorry I meant to say " GENTLE WAVES LIGHT" not general wave.


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BrittB
November 21, 2011

Hi The Perfectionist,

Oh my, your eyes look so painful, it's been four days I hope the bruising has gone down. What made you decide on Fraxel for your eyes over other procedures? Also community member New York5005, posted in their review about what helped with bruising after Botox injections, it might help for you too. Please keep us updated. 

Thanks,

-Britt

the perfectionist
November 22, 2011
Hi Britt, actually No pain at all just discomfort the first 2 day :). now it looks so much better I will post pictures tomorrow which will make it a week after. I chose this procedure b/c I didn't want to go under the knife when I did my research on eyelid lifting it was either this or eyelid surgery and I didn't have enough sagging skin to do a surgery. and thank you for the tip for bruising I just have 2 small ones that I can cover with "DERMA BLEND" cream that cream was recommended by my doctor and it really does cover well :).
BrittB
December 4, 2011

Hi the perfectionist, 

Your eyes look awesome in the new pictures, thanks for posting them. Yes, other community members have mentioned they were not ready to go under the knife and so have chooses other procedures. Does the Derma Blend just cover up bruises, or is it made for other things? 

Thanks,

-Britt

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