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“Considering Fraxel For My Acne Scars - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia”
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Spent: $1,700 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Spent: $1,700 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
I've been having acne for +10 years and refused "Roaccutane" treatment (because of its possible side effects)and I don't remember taking any kind of treatment(except for promising facial cleansers) and found Neutrogena (old product) to be the best but maybe not a complete solution. I'm now 28 years old and Thanks to Allah that I rarely get acne for the last 12 - 18 months. I'm left now with many acne scars on my face which I'm considering treating them with Fraxel Laser. I took an appointment with very famous Dr. Hiba Injibar to find out what could be done to my acne scars.
Updated on 31 Jan 2012:
31/1/2012
I described my situation to Dr. Injibar and she was very honest and professional. Here are some of the outcomes:
- 100% treatment of my acne scars is not possible
- Acne scars can be improved by 50%, 60%, 30%... it depends
- In my situation, acne scars are not deep in general so results can be better
- Deep acne scars can be first raised toward the surface using some simple procedure before starting Fraxel treatment so they can be better improved
- Possibly there will be four (4) Fraxel Treatment Sessions
Updated on 6 Feb 2012:
5/2/2012
I had a simple operation which should be performed before starting the Fraxel laser treatment. The purpose of the operation is to elevate deep acne scars so that they match roughly the surrounding skin, in order for those scars to be better improved using Fraxel laser. Some information about the operation:
- My cheeks were anesthetized first using a needle
- Operation was performed using a special needle used to cut tissues underneath deep acne scar
- Operation took maybe less than 20 minutes (I didn't have many deep acne scars)
- Operation wasn't very painful
After operation:
- There was little temporary bleeding
- Almost no pain in my cheeks
- Little swelling on my cheeks and blue spots should be expected
Updated on 12 Feb 2012:
12/2/2012
I had my FIRST TREATMENT SESSION. Here are some information about it:
- I had numbing cream on my cheeks for like 1 hour before starting laser treatment
- It was FRAXEL RE:STORE DUAL
- I believe I had 3 passes on each side
- It wasn't very painful
- Total time was like 10 minutes
After operation:
- I feel burn in my cheeks but not very painful
- I have noticed that pores on my cheeks got little bit enlarged
- I have to put sunscreen on my cheeks every like 5 hours
- I have also to put moisturizing cream (Castalia) on my cheeks 3 times a day
- Swelling, red color, and skin peeling should be expected in the coming days
- I don't want to sound over-excited but I think I have already noticed some improvement in my cheeks :)
Updated on 4 Mar 2012:
4/3/2012
I had my SECOND TREATMENT SESSION. Details are similar to the First Treatment Session, except for the following:
- I had many more passes on each side
- It was more painful
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Thanks for starting your review so early! When is your appointment to get the Fraxel done?
Exciting! Let us know how it goes & what they say. :)
Well it sounds like she set some pretty reasonable expectations. It's always a bit of a relief when you aren't told "It's a miracle treatment - one procedure & everything will be wonderful!".
So have you decided if you want to try it or not, or are you still thinking on it?
Took an appointment for raising deep acne scars (mentioned above) next Sunday.. and first Fraxel treatment session the Sunday after.. I even wanted to start this week :)
Thanks for writing such a detailed description of what the surgery was like! I'm assuming you were awake for it, is that right?
Wow, the thought of being awake for stuff like that always freaks me out - I guess I'm a wuss. ;) I have had moles removed & had to close my eyes the entire time so I didn't get queasy, and look at you, completely awake & fine.
Keep us updated on how things are looking & feeling!
Yes, please do - that would be great!! :)
I'm also a acne suffer. I reside in NYC I have been suffering from acne since the age of 15years, I'm now 30 years old. I have tried just about everything, chemical peels, accutane, laser treatments and topical treatments. It was until my dermatologist prescribed Spiralactone along with topical medication Differein that my acne completely cleared. I do experience occasional breakouts during my menstrual cycle however its close to minuscule. My skin is completely clear, I discussed with my Dermatologist various treatments to treat the acne scars left behind and he recommended the Fraxel treatment, a series of 3 treatments. He stated that I was the perfect candidate because I'm very fair skin, he was more than confident stating that this treatment will assist in smoothing the appearance of my acne scars, my first treatment is tomorrow, I will keep you guys updated :)
Thanks so much for your reply. My treatment plan is 3 sessions on a mthly basis. I underwent my first treatment yesterday. They first put numbing cream for about an hour. Once my face was completely numb, the treatment started, a little uncomfortable but not too bad. After the treatment, I was put cold compressors and sunscreen. I was also prescribed Solodyn to take for a few days because people do experience breakouts after the procedure so this was to prevent this from happening. My face felt like a really bad sunburn but the pain subsided after a few hours. Its Day 1, my face is red and slightly swollen. I will continue to keep u guys updated.
Great update you wrote yesterday!
Glad you are doing ok - and good for you for using some makeup to cover up what you needed to! I think a lot of guys would be too stuborn, I think its awesome you did it!
I'm happy to report that I too have noticed a difference in My skin! My skin is so much smoother and the small pink bumps in my skin are completely gone. My fiancée, family and friends have noticed the improvements and it only gets better :)