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Will Cause Hyperpigmentation

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posted 5 years ago
updated 5 years ago

Not Worth It
Cost: $3,500
Australia

I had 4 fraxel treatments for melasma spaced 1...

16 Sep 2007

I had 4 fraxel treatments for melasma spaced 1 month apart. It has been 7 weeks since my last fraxel treatment and I have been left with more pigment spreading around the original area and extensive hyperpigmentation around other areas. The person treating me says to wait a few more months and it should lighten. I do not see how this can possibly happen as the original pigment hasn't gotten better since my initial treatment over 5 months ago so how can he suggest that the hyperpigmentation will automatically go away on its own.

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Blanch 7 Jul 2011

Hi I also had Fraxel for Melasma. I had 5 treatments by a supposedly top Sydney dr. I am left with hyperpigmentation which is far worse than the Melasma that I hoped to treat. Also broken capillaries and enlarged pores. My last treatment was 2 years ago and I have given up hope of improvement. I have to avoid the sun as even with factor 60 sunblock and zinc stick it still makes the pigmentation much worse. I used to have a lovely olive skin and good complexion, and have always diligently taken care of my skin with sunscreen. I wish I could go back and never have had this done. DO NOT USE FRAXEL.

mcast 28 Aug 2009

Hi I am in the same boat. I too was treated in Australia. Can you please email me privately I think we may have been treated by the same doctor. mcast35@hotmail.com

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