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“People with Darker Skin Should NOT Use Fraxel for Acne. Use EMatrix - New York”
Realme9
Not Worth It
Spent: $600 in NY
Spent: $600 in NY
Posted 16 Sep 2010
I spent numerous hours looking at this website and many others on reviews for Fraxel on African American skin and could not find any. I was scheduled to get my first Fraxel treatment on Sept 15, 2010. I was very nervous due to all the reviews I did read and the lack of information for people with darker skin. I spoke with my doctor about my concerns and he recommended I use eMatrix instead of the Fraxel because Fraxel has been know to leave additional marks after the procedure on darker skin. I am so glad I did it.
It was painless. All that you feel is a small stinging sensation and there was virtually no down time. He told me that it would take a week to see a small improvement and three months to see a big difference. I look like I have a little sunburn and I can still see the tiny dots that the eMatrix left on my cheek. I'm sure with time and making sure my skin is moisturized, it will fade away.
I am scheduled to have another session in Oct since my doctor prescribed I have the treatments a month apart. I am so glad there finally is some innovative technology for people with darker skin that suffer from acne. I am also keeping in mind that this isn't a miracle product I know it will take time to see improvements.
I hope my information helps.
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My doctor was very helpful, patience, and gave me all the pros and cons.
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience. I'm glad the procedure worked out so well for you. You're right that there is not a lot of information out there about African American skin. Hopefully you're review will help change that. :)
Wanted to thank you for your post!
Thanks!
I don't know the answer to your question, but what I think would be wise to see a doctor and take medicine for acne, before you get the treatment. Now I daily clean my face with alcohol (before bed) to avoid any new breakouts. I used to take medicine when I was young, but didn't want to depend on it too long, but was a mistake. I am over 30 and still get acne if I don't clean (b4 bed) and control my food(dairy products).
it might be more attractive to the pigmentation of the skin and not the hair..this is why darker skin customers tend to find it more painful and run a higher risk to burn. I decided to find a more safe technology for my clients and they can have in their practice so that the risk for burning will be very minimum to nothing. I did my homework and I found out LHE technology. LHE (Light Heat and Energy) what I like about this company is that they designed a special hand piece that allows the client with dark skin to get the treatments without a risk or the level of pain will be a lot less. This hand piece actually avoids touching the epidermis (creating less discomfort) and yet the results will still be great! I hope I was able to share some information for those of you who are looking for a technology that will be more safe and gentle on your skin.
Cheers!
DS456, if you are talking about Laser and hair removal, yes pigmentation is an issue (yet there are treatments for that too). Like you said, having a good technician and machine does matter. However, the topic here was using eMatrix. eMatrix uses radio waves (similar to microwaves, but at a very very low rate - correct me if I am wrong: I knw electronics, but not an expert). I had a protocol done on my neck-under ear, two weeks before the treatment. After 5 days it disappeared... Well, let me post another post on the treatment.
Two weeks ago, I got my 1st treatment and it all disappeared on the 7th day. If you are trying to get this done, follow pretty much everything what they tell you on their Dos and Don'ts list, except their expensive lotion. Use lotion that has no alcohol or acid in it. I also did a test spot on my wrist, which I treated like any other area. I noticed that spot is taking longer to cure than my face. The dots are fading, but very slowly.
I am an Indian female in late 20s and have been advised ematrix for my facial acne scarring - about 7 sessions (interspersed with chemical peels). I see that you are in nyc and so am I, but the doc I went to is exhorbitantly expensive!!! ($1000 per ematrix session + peels). (I believe he is one of the best in the country). But it is very expensive for me, so I wanted to to ask you more about Dr. Coicon whom you went to.
Can you pls tell me how skilled is he, since how long is he doing laser (and ematrix) procedures on the face,etc. Also, was $600 for one session ? (i am guessing you took 2 sessions totally).
If anyone else has any recommendations for a good and less expensive doc in nyc for ematrix, I shall greatly appreciate that.
Thanks,
kanag
Thanks!
$1000 is a total rip off! Even for NYC. My mom is getting it done for 2/3 of that price and so far it's not really working at all! You will regret it
happyderma, that isn't really a far statement given we don't know factors such as the difference in training between the people doing the treatments. That and other things such as geographical location can play a huge role in the price of course. Also, the average cost reported by our community members is $1,549. Right now the worth it rating is at 66%, which means well over half thought it was worth it.
happyderma, please don't be rude. Its not necessary. We are here to share & learn from each other.
As I stated, that is the average cost reported by our community members. I wasn't claiming that was the cost for any particular number of treatments or for any particular cause, its simply an average.
Here is someone who seemed pretty happy with their results:
Ematrix my Experience - Nashville, TN