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Fraxel Repair - Definitely Worth It - Melbourne, Australia

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I am a 46 year old outdoor girl - skiing,...

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outdoorozgirl
WORTH IT$2,500

I am a 46 year old outdoor girl - skiing, climbing, surfing, mountaineering, bushwalking, you name it. I have fabulous genes in many ways, but wrinkles run in our family and with all the sun exposure, I looked far older than my age.

I had Fraxel Repair in early november and it went really well - healed up within 7 days, back at work by day 10...it was really painful during the procedure but no pain after. Results: amazing. I look 5-10 years younger. My skin is plump and looks full of moisture - not sagging and tired.

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Phillip Bekhor, MBBS, FACD

Phillip Bekhor, MBBS, FACD

Specialist Dermatologist

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February 9, 2012

So glad to hear you are pleased with your Fraxel results.

Since you mentioned, as many people do, that the pain was pretty intense while having the procedure done I would love to know if anything was done to try to decrease the amount of pain, such as if a numbing cream was applied to your face before the procedure, or if you took any pain medicine beforehand, etc.

Again, so happy the results were worth the discomfort!!

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February 10, 2012

Hi Megan
yes, numbing cream prior to the procedure. Nerve blocks - about 30 needles plus oral nurofen and panadeine forte...so a fair bit of pain relief but still it is v.painful but only whilst the laser is operating. As soon as the pass has been done, the pain goes.
hope you find this useful.
I also had valtrex to avoid herpes breakout as well as prednisolone to reduce inflammation.

February 10, 2012

That is great info, and I'm sure many other people will find it useful as well - sounds like its a procedure that pain medication is needed for.

August 31, 2024
How long did it take to recover and was skin peeling off please

Thank you
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It is almost 4 months and the results keep getting...

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It is almost 4 months and the results keep getting better. Had photos taken with my dermatologist and side by side, you can see the amazing result.

Will post photos as soon as I get them.

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March 2, 2012

So glad you are seeing results - can't wait to see your photos! :)

August 13, 2012
August 31, 2024
I booked it for a consultation with Dr Philip in December 2024, I had gone through many treatments for my pigmentation but no helps. Does he treat melasma as well please