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Fraxel Damage - Worse mistake of my life!

  • posted 1 year ago
  • updated 1 month ago
  • Not Worth It
  • Cost: $3,500
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5 treatments recommemded. Damage caused by 5th. Do...

5 treatments recommemded. Damage caused by 5th. Do not recommend Fraxel, not worth the agony of the damage it caused.

I believe the doctor new of the damage she was causing but continued. After realizing the extent of the damage she had done, she stopped the session short and charged me $400 and said the machine was broken.

Session one showed great results. I should of stopped with that one. :(

Hi to all who have posted under dee1016 in regards...

Hi to all who have posted under dee1016 in regards to laser damage. As much as I despise my face, I have decided to add a few pictures of what the Fraxel has done to my face. It's sad to say that this is 3 years later and it's only gotten worse with time. I wish there were a miracle cure to make it all go away, I've tried many creams and have gotten many consults and still no solution. The Consults only resulted in them suggesting more laser. NO WAY!! Are they nuts? to even think that I would subject myself to more heat, that cold possibly produce more damage; they just want to pad their pockets. Beware to all. Don't believe all the hype when it comes to these procedures, it doesn't pay off in the long run. Learn to love yourself as you are. I would've preferred to live with the few acne scars and little discoloration than to live with what is my outcome now. Picture are to follow.
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Comments (6)

sageleaf 19 May 2013
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sageleaf 19 May 2013
You could also try hyaluronic acid under makeup to help cover your scars and heal them. And please use a skin roller/ needling roller (see clearskincare.com.au) on your skin to help heal your skin faster. Use in conjunction with the topicals. (Btw, store everything in the fridge to keep them sanitized and wash your roller under hot water when finished, then let it air dry and keep boxed in the fridge to keep the roller clean).
frenchy15 19 May 2013
I am so sorry for what happened to you its so sad...I only had one fraxel dual and stopped as I started to see my skin not recovering properly after one month: dots, orange peel texture, waxy feel... and reading all the bad reviews on the site and I cancelled my second appointment. One person on the site said her skin improved with fat transfer not sure what's the medical term...hope that helps..
mypanama 13 Apr 2013

Have you used Hydroquinone to lighten de skin? Do you wear sunscreen?

FSRB (RealFriend) 1 Sep 2011
Have you seen any doctors recently that are willing to help?
FSRB (RealFriend) 1 Sep 2011
There is a great dermatologist in Atlanta named Dr. Harold Brody. He is old school but I think he could help.

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