“Mixed Results ”

I've had 3 treatments thus far with a Reliant Fraxel at a cost of $1100 per treatment and I see perhaps a 5% improvement - comparable with the improvement level I see following an ultrasonic facial and microdermabrasion. My first treatment was in early February and I had very realistic expectations, having gone to the same plastic surgeon for ten yearss - but I must say I am totally disappointed thus far. In terms of pain - it was tolerable following the application of Xylocaine. The procedure was performed by a PA. I had very little swelling and redness following the first procedure but a severe reaction to the second, including swelling, puffiness, pustules and excessive peeling and flaking which lasted for several weeks. Also of concern is darkened pigmenation on my cheeks - which was not an issue prior to the Fraxel and dark circles under my eyes which made me look old and tired for several weeks. The lines in my forehead seemed more pronouced following the third procedures, but the dark circles seemed to be resolving. I looked so much worse after the third treatment that I went in for Botox. The explanation the PA gave me for the dark pigmentation was that the nature of Fraxel could cause "junk" (the actual term he used) to come to the surface but that it would slough off as the new skin was regenerated from the collagen. All and all, I trust my Plastic Surgeon - but at this point - for the price (nearly $4500 all in - not including the Botox) I wish I had saved my money and gotten a chemical peel and Juvederm. Granted, he did say it would take 90 days to "start seeing results' but I would not recommend Fraxel at this point.

This treatment should not be used on people with darker complexion,inf act they don't tell u that and FRAXEL laser is a waste of money it left my skin which was pretty good to begin with a mess.. I have a darker complexion it left pigmentation pimples that i never suffered from and its 6 months later and my skin is horrid. Its true what the say be happy with what u have!! FRAXEL laser is rubbish!!!

i had a fraxel treatment 5 weeks ago and also found it swelled up on either side of the crease on the left side of my mouth became more emphasised. Did it eventually reduce for you?

The hyperpigmentation is an indicator of severe damage under your skin it will not go away with more treatment and only gets worse.... See my pics GET YOUR MONEY BACK Doctors are selling this because of the profit margins until we start asking for our money back they will keep offering it.... This laser is dangerous and disfiguring I get emails everyday from women who are scarred and disfigured...