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Intense - Johnson City, TN
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If I'm counting right (lol) I am 18 days...
Teresad56January 30, 2012
WORTH IT$2,000
If I'm counting right (lol) I am 18 days post-Fraxel repair. I will change my rating to Worth It - it just keeps getting better and better.
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February 10, 2012
I am so nervous I am schedule for 02/23/2012 for the treatment. Do you really feel it took 5 + years off your face? I am 43 and just let my self go. I went to the dermatologist for my yearly skin exam and was going to just get some Triluma fade cream for my melesma and botox and my dermatologist told me about the new CO2 fraxel. I am scheduled but very very nervous.
February 11, 2012
I see a difference in the texture and color of my skin and have heard that it is estimated you will see the ultimate results using the following formula: for each decade of life = one month of healing, so for me that would be 5 1/2 months - I'm 55. Sunday will be the one month mark for me. I don't regret having it done, but it was a much bigger deal (for me)than my doctor's office led me to believe. Send me a private email if you would like. T
March 2, 2012
That is simply amazing! Thanks for sharing the pictures! You look fantastic! I'm not sure I am as brave as you are - but I need to have it done! Just too scared!
March 7, 2012
I did look pretty bad, didn't I? My friends said they would not have recognized me! My skin is definitely softer and smoother. I may have a Lifestyle or Biltmore Lift next and probably will do another Fraxel Repair one day, too!
March 4, 2012
Please tell me if you are satisfied. I will do my Friday this treatment and do not know what to do. I'm afraid.
March 4, 2012
I don't blame you for being afraid after seeing the pictures - I think I looked like a burn victim and it is very scary to look in the mirror and see this wondering if you have ruined your face. Yes, I think it is worth it and would probably even do it again in the future! Let me know how you are doing. TERESA
December 5, 2013
Hi Do U still think it was worth it?? I want it done so badly!! Did it work, I just want it done on my upper lip wrinkles!!! Help????
UPDATED FROM Teresad56
Tomorrow will be two weeks since I had the Fraxel...
Teresad56January 25, 2012
Tomorrow will be two weeks since I had the Fraxel Repair. My doctor says I will continue to notice improvements.
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January 26, 2012
Hi Teresa,
You skin looks gorgeous! I am amazed at the difference from day one of the procedure. I don’t know what your skin looked like before the procedure, but do you see improvement from before? It certainly looks great now.
I am on day 8 and finally just peeled. I still see my scars, so I am not sure if new skin growth will help diminish them or if ijust did not work for me. Thank you for showing your day-to-day pictures…it helps others get an idea of what to expect and not be shocked. Kudos! And you look fabulous!
You skin looks gorgeous! I am amazed at the difference from day one of the procedure. I don’t know what your skin looked like before the procedure, but do you see improvement from before? It certainly looks great now.
I am on day 8 and finally just peeled. I still see my scars, so I am not sure if new skin growth will help diminish them or if ijust did not work for me. Thank you for showing your day-to-day pictures…it helps others get an idea of what to expect and not be shocked. Kudos! And you look fabulous!
January 26, 2012
Agreed, you look great in that picture! Would love to know how your skin is feeling and if it is sensitive at all.
January 26, 2012
Thanks, Dusty. I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures, too, and hope you are doing well.
January 26, 2012
My skin is still a little red and feels hot sometimes, which my doctor says is normal. I still have some peeling and itching, too. It is a big relief to look normal again. I would say my skin is a lot more sensitive than it was before. The makeup I was wearing was 15 SPF and now I wear 50 SPF suncreen under the 15 SFP makeup, which is what my doctor recommends. I still haven't decided whether it was worth the pain, time off from work, and two grand..lol...
January 27, 2012
Yeah, that is a lot of time & money...then all the discomfort you went through :( I'll be really interested to hear your thoughts when you decide one way or the other!
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Day 9, 1/20/12 - I had another LED light treatment...
Teresad56January 20, 2012
Day 9, 1/20/12 - I had another LED light treatment today and am feeling so much better!I do have some 'break-outs' I am attributing to the Aquaphor but my doctor's office has emphasized that I don't want my skin to get dried out.
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January 21, 2012
that is great improvement for 9 days! It looks like you area healing fine.
January 21, 2012
There are still some red streaks on my right cheek that you can't see, but yes, I am so thankful that I am looking somewhat 'normal' again. Hopefully when I go back to work on Monday I will be able to cover it up with makeup.
January 21, 2012
Well I am officially on day 2! I think my experience is pretty normal after I have read many others' experience of the procedure. I have also had 2 laser treatments for healing - it was a yellow light and I'll have to ask them what they call it. They did it right after the procedure and yesterday at my one day post procedure visit. Thanks Teresa for being a good "poster" it helps us all!
January 23, 2012
Alright Teresa, I know its back-to-work Monday for you. How did it go getting ready? Were you able to cover the remaining red with make-up ok? Also, if you did, did it feel ok to put make-up on??
January 23, 2012
Hi, Megan, yes, I went back to work today. My face is slightly pink and still just a little bit swollen. I put on 50 SPF sunscreen and then I used Bare Minerals makeup and it looked okay. I didn't get any stares, anyway! I saw my dermatologist today and he says everything is great and I can go back to everything I used to do (color my hair, use Latisse on my eyelashes, work-out, etc.) I will post more pics soon. Thanks for asking!
Wow - looks great!! And love that big smile :)
Good point about the sun in the car...we all can use the reminder of how important sunblock is!