POSTED UNDER Fractional Laser Reviews
Getting my Baby Smooth Back - New Zealand, NZ
UPDATED FROM Regular Barbie
1 year post
Day two of maintenance fracs
WORTH IT$4,500
Did not get a lot of bleeding right away but sure to form, when I woke this morning my face was covered. There is a fair bit of swelling but unlike last time I did not take antihistamine and am just letting my skin do its thing.
I did take two additional days off to coincide with the Easter holidays as I have found in the past that I couldn't really do this over the weekend and go back to the office on the Monday. I found that even when I could wash my face the gridding was there and very much noticeable under makeup. So in total I will spend 6 days at home, it is important for me not to downplay the downtime as that is more likely going to make you feel miserable than the actual procedure that and not being able to wash your hair for a few days.
All and all I feel ok and am preparing myself for the iching that will come later on today/tomorrow.
I did take two additional days off to coincide with the Easter holidays as I have found in the past that I couldn't really do this over the weekend and go back to the office on the Monday. I found that even when I could wash my face the gridding was there and very much noticeable under makeup. So in total I will spend 6 days at home, it is important for me not to downplay the downtime as that is more likely going to make you feel miserable than the actual procedure that and not being able to wash your hair for a few days.
All and all I feel ok and am preparing myself for the iching that will come later on today/tomorrow.
Regular Barbie's provider
UPDATED FROM Regular Barbie
1 year post
Another round of fracs
It's been a year since my last treatment and now I have a yearly "maintenance" one. Same deal as the last time, numb the skin then blast it with the laser.
Over the year I have noticed that my skin seems thicker and the tone is more even. I notice that I need to wear less makeup and I can go longer without Botox as my lines aren't as deep.
Like the last times, the nurse did 30% depth and when as close as she could to ensure coverage. It still stung alittle in certain areas like the hairline and in the crease of the nostrils.
Still the worst part is when it has been finished and I get the icy cold saline put in- it's sooo cold and almost unbearable.
It has been half an hour and I have begun to sprout blood spots.
Will keep you updated
Over the year I have noticed that my skin seems thicker and the tone is more even. I notice that I need to wear less makeup and I can go longer without Botox as my lines aren't as deep.
Like the last times, the nurse did 30% depth and when as close as she could to ensure coverage. It still stung alittle in certain areas like the hairline and in the crease of the nostrils.
Still the worst part is when it has been finished and I get the icy cold saline put in- it's sooo cold and almost unbearable.
It has been half an hour and I have begun to sprout blood spots.
Will keep you updated
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UPDATED FROM Regular Barbie
6 months post
5th fracs: Day three
Thank goodness for saline spray! Not itchy as opposed to heaps of blood spots. Looking forward to washing my face tomorrow and using light make up. Swelling has gone done and redness is what is expected. Lots of white spots but not as raised as last time. Heaps of darker spots where pigmentation is a problem, hoping this means this is coming up and out? Very, very dry skin so I jave kept up the use of the regime A creme.
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August 24, 2015
Hi! How are you doing? You haven't posted anything since March. Are you still loving the Fraxel? I am happy it turned out so well for you. You are really lucky to have survived five treatments with no negative side effects. Many people have not been as fortunate as you seem to have been. Fraxel can really cause a lot of damage to the skin and underlying structure. Thank you for posting such detailed pictures. The grid pattern that it burns into the skin is pretty frightening and you did a great job photographing it. For too many, those grid marks become permanently etched into the skin. It has also been known to destroy collagen, elastin and fat. All I can say is you are one lucky woman. I hope that your positive outcome remains permanent. Wishing you all the best.
March 26, 2016
Hi, thanks for the comments. Not sure what happened but I wasn't receiving notifications of them.
Yes, Still loving the results although I'll admit it is a huge waiting game and it's certainly not an easy healing process .
I'm not really sure why so many have had issues perhaps the settings used were Overly aggressive??? The nurse only did 30% depth on me but did try to go as close as she could.
Just had my yearly maintenance fracs so have been hiding out the last few days. I am pleased it's only a once a year deal now as the down time is not something that I could keep up.
August 24, 2015
what benefits have you noticed with this treatment?
March 26, 2016
Hi, once the healing has happened (about a month in total honesty), my skin is clearer, thicker and there are less lines.
August 24, 2015
how are you? how are your results ?
March 26, 2016
Hi, sorry for such a late response.
My skin is good, it's firmer and my complexion is much clearer.
January 20, 2016
can't we see the end result? After every things calmed down. Maybe a before and after. Thanks for sharing.
March 26, 2016
Hi, sure once my face has cleared from this round I will post the clinical photos of before and after.
February 23, 2016
I thought your skin looked great after the fourth. How did the fifth go? It has been some time now. Was it worth it? Do the results last?
March 26, 2016
Hi, the healing process is certainly different every time I get it done.
I have just had my yearly maintenance one and have noticed a really low grid but it is healing really well. I will post some clinical before and after once my face clears.
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