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Fraxel Restore in my Forties; Aging Gracefully - Santa Rosa, CA
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Six month update- when I first posted my initial...
FishmongerApril 30, 2013
WORTH IT$3,400
Six month update- when I first posted my initial blog back in June 2012, many of the naysayers said " let me know what you think after six month, your face will show increased signs of aging, you'll be very disappointed you did it" WRONG!!!!! I have documented my progress with many before and after photos and I couldn't be more happier. My face looks great! In fact, someone I met for the fist time told me I didn't look old enough to have an 18 year old child. YAY!!!!! The only change I have made to my morning/evening routine is an additional serum that has Retinal. With summer upon us, everyone needs to be very diligent about wearing sunscreen. I'm an addict now and won't leave the house without applying, even if I'm just running a quick errand.
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Happy New Year! It has been almost three months...
FishmongerJanuary 6, 2013
Happy New Year! It has been almost three months since my final fraxel. The same question arises time and again. Was it worth it?
My skin is definitely different. I no longer have pronounced aged spots or discoloration. The texture of my skin is smoother, makeup seems to adhere better to my skin. I don't look as greasy after exercising. Pore's seem smaller. BUT, I still have scaring, less visible YES, completely gone NO. I would say I had a 30% change. To some of you, a 30% change might seem insignificant, but to me any improvement is worth it.
My skin is definitely different. I no longer have pronounced aged spots or discoloration. The texture of my skin is smoother, makeup seems to adhere better to my skin. I don't look as greasy after exercising. Pore's seem smaller. BUT, I still have scaring, less visible YES, completely gone NO. I would say I had a 30% change. To some of you, a 30% change might seem insignificant, but to me any improvement is worth it.
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January 25, 2013
Thanks for sharing! It's great to see a positive review. I'm 39 - I think after 2 treatments I'm definitely seeing a difference with the scars on my cheeks. We're using Obagi to address my hypopigmentation. I just had my #3 treatment yesterday (through Kaiser Sacramento). For the first two treatments I returned to work on day 5 with tinted sunscreen and did ok. I wear my glasses and people don't notice any remaining puffiness around my eyes. I wish I could have taken a full week off this time - but alas back to work on day 5 again.
January 25, 2013
Hi Tricia, I'm glad to hear your treatments are going well. I noticed the most significant change after my third treatment. Do you plan on having any more? I'm also using the Obaji ELASTIderm eye treatment and its helping with fine lines and creping under my eyes. Keep in touch. Would love to know your thoughts after you've completed treatment.
April 12, 2013
I would say you definitely have an improvement overall, looking at your first and last pix. Congrats! I'm 30 days now after my third monthly Fraxel Restore treatment, and probably need one more to see real results.
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Last week I began using Obaji eye cream. Although...
FishmongerNovember 21, 2012
Last week I began using Obaji eye cream. Although it has only been one week, I am noticing a slight improvement with wrinkles and crepeness. I am also continuing with dermaplaning and facials every five weeks. To date, my skin has never looked better.
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December 20, 2012
Hey fishmonger! Checking in how ur skin is now that it has been a while since ur last and final treatment?:) hoe ur doing great!
December 24, 2012
Thank you for sharing your experience so thoroughly! The information that you provide is very helpful. Who was your Dr. in Santa Rosa? Thank you.
January 25, 2013
I went to Dr Walter Tom- Aesthetic Laser and Vein. Mary his licensed nurse performed all four Fraxel procedures. She was wonderful!
January 25, 2013
Hi Ruuby, for me the most significant change was after treatment #3. Be patient though, it takes time for healing process to really show it's best results. I'm now almost four months post my final fraxel and my skin has never looked better!
January 25, 2013
Hi Fish. Thnk you for replying. You may remember from my original posts that I had 5 or 6 fraxel restore treatments six years ago and was delighted with the results etc etc. I just had a one off top up treatment 9 days ago and am hoping I will see some result with just one treatment. I just wanted tI freshen my skin up a little and erase a minor brown spot. The original treatment had a fantastic affect on pigmentation etc but aging still happens. I have had several trips abroad and even though I wear hats and loads of high factor sun screen, six years is a long time etc. my skin is certainly still 100 per cent better than pre fraxel ! Ithink it is the best thing I did for my complexion which was scarred by acne on my cheeks. The thing is, i wonder how effective just one treatment will be. I didn't go very red but I was more swollen this time after treatment I didn't really bronze this time although my skin felt like sandpaper until today. Today my skin seems to look brighter although I can still see some of the pigmentation. Do you think ths will continue to fade and one treatment will be enough to get me back 100 per cent on track !
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congratulations! very nice you look great! I'm doing the same treatment (just completed my 3rd treatment) I see an improvement but my scaring was much worse than yours. Hope to see great results. Joe
I have been struggling between ultherapy and the frameless treatments. Ur results look so amazing that I'm def leaning towards frameless now...thanks so much!