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Fraxel Experiment for Acne and Cyst Marks on Face

  • Not Worth It
  • Cost: $6,000
  • Wilmington, DE

I wanted fraxel for my marks all over my face due...

I wanted fraxel for my marks all over my face due to acne & cists) when I was younger. When I heard about FRAXEL I grabbed my husband and said, "OMG, I can't believe there really is something out there for me." Unfortunately, there were no research out there due to it being new. So I contacted a Doc (that had been in DE for many years) in DE.

I HAD 10 SESSIONS IN ALL. Last one end of 2009. After the fifth session I noticed my face being extremely oily (like as if it erupted my oil glands). My husband and I went to sit with the doctor and review what was going on. He was trying to point the finger at me /and trying to sell us another kind of package. Well, my husband knows if I have a weak spot it's my face. So my husband spoke the whole time and demanded that the doc do something about it (in a stern voice). The doc told us to give him three days and he'll call us.

He called back and offered a few extra sessions on him so I accepted. Went back for the rest of sessions. Dec. 2009 was the last and it is now Feb.13th, 2010. A month ago have notice my face having bumpy skin, lines under my eyes and all my marks are all back full.

Do NOT do fraxel! This fraxel cost me $6,000. and am still paying. Wouldn't bother me if I got what they told me what I was suppose to get out of it. Research before experimenting anything! I am an outgoing person that likes to help others in every way. I am a giver and like to lift people when they are down. This experiment is expensive and NOT worth it. They (FDA) need to look into this before damaging any other human skin out there. It will NOT end here. I am planning to fight this all the way!

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Comments (3)

uncool 10 Mar 2010
I'm so sorry that you have received negative results. This laser is extremely damaging and should not be marketed. Please report your case to the FDA and I wish you all the best. Take care! xx
beann 9 Mar 2010
How is your skin now? I hope it's getting better for you. Believe me, I know what you're going through, and I'm so sorry for us all!
Cherry Lane 22 Feb 2010
I am so sorry this has happened to you.... My daughter had Fraxel and it ruined her face and she had fat loss and burned corneas. She passed Oct.16 with an Anuerysm...... but she was killed two years earlier by a Fraxel treatment..... she had huge holes in her face and blisters and white vertical lines...... no Doctor would treat her after the Farxel damage. She became housebound/ depressed/ panic/anxiety attacks. She could not be in a bright room and kept her eyes shut if the lights were on . This procedure took her quality of life and robbed her of her last two years of life. Sue the Doctor before your time runs out. Get your before and after photos and all records before they can be lost. get what you can because no one knows the long term effects of this laser as it is not FDA approved! Read Angies story ! (awalk) Cherry

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