Total FX

TOTALLY WORTH IT!

skingirl10 spent $3,000 in Santa Monica Updated 1 year ago

I just had Total FX, two days ago on July 22, 2008 in Santa Monica, CA. She is the dermatologist seen on the show "Extreme Makeover", but it was actually one of her nurses that performed the procedure for acne scarring and a few small undereye wrinkles. I am a 41 year old female with... Read more

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Had Total FX Today! - Santa Cruz, CA

lasered120910 spent $3,000 in Santa Cruz, CA Created 1 year ago

I've been putting this off and finally decided to go for it. The treatment was pretty tolerable in my opinion. I read some comments from other people who made it seem absolutely horrifying. But I realize it's all in your attitude. They first put numbing cream on my face for about 20-30... Read more

The Real Scoop on Total FX...In a Nutshell: WORTH IT.

KristyP spent $2,500 in Pasadena, CA Updated 2 years ago

Here goes nothing. I promised myself I would write a review after my procedure since www.realself.com was invaluable to me before (and during recovery from) Total FX. I've also decided to attach photos so you can judge for yourself. Both before photographs were taken before Botox and Total... Read more

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Good Results from Total FX for Skin Tone, Pore Size and Acne Scars (W/video)

mainegirl spent $2,500 in Peabody, MA Updated 2 years ago

I had active FX and Deep Fx combined for "Total FX".Excellent improvement in skin tone, reduction in pore size, 50% improvement to acne scars. Procedure hurt, but only while they were doing it. Fcae was super hot for about 4 hours after. After that no Pain or discomfort. You will not... Read more

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Total FX - Awful Experience - Dublin, OH

supahwolf2012 spent $3,000 in Dublin, OH Created 2 months ago

I had Total FX 6 days ago. I did it because I have moderate acne scars. It has been a really bad experience. It was slightly painful, the doc put metal shields under my eyelids, this was very scary. In the days following my procedure, I was swollen to the point my eyes were sealed shut. My left... Read more

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Helpful Hints - Lafayette, CO

satmba spent $1,500 in Lafayette, CO Created 5 months ago

This is the third, similar laser procedure I've had in the last 16 years. I did it again to mitigate extensive sun damage while younger and to reduce pore-size appearance more than minimize wrinkles, of which I'm fortunate not to have many, amazingly enough (perhaps thanks to previous... Read more

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Not Worth It!!! - Peabody

coco1882 spent $2,500 in Peabody Created 5 months ago

Perhaps I would have a different opinion if the Dr was truthful with me about how long it is taking to get my face back to normal. I am 6 weeks out still red/blotchy/with brown spots... My skin looked so much better before this procedure. I would never do this again and I would tell anyone who... Read more

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Hyperpigmentation is the Problem - Colorado

Still_Hopeful spent $2,000 in Colorado Created 6 months ago

I'm a fair-skinned Asian. Thought I was fully prepared, but still got very bad hyperpigmentation. Fine lines around my eyes are gone, texture of the skin is better, but with the hyperpigmentation, I still look 10 times worse. Very disappointed! I have to say now 2 weeks after the... Read more

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Almost 7 months post TOTAL FRAXEL

NatG spent $750 in San Francisco, CA Updated 6 months ago

I had a combination active and deep fraxel around my mouth, primarily to lesson appearance of a small scar at the corner of my mouth.Now it is one month after and part of my skin appears to have striations that are accentuated when I apply makeup. Although I've been told that I may not... Read more

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A Waste of Money - San Diego, CA

Denied spent $4,000 in San Diego, CA Updated 7 months ago

I had the ACTIVE FX-All over face, chest and neck plus DEEP FX on the face) Was told it would 'get rid' of scars, wrinkles and blotchy-ness, while 'lifting' the sagging skin. Not true!! At best, this treatment 'polished' my skin for about two months, but it is totally... Read more

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So Far So Good..... - Nevada

Reno9079 spent $2,700 in Northern Nevada Updated 9 months ago

I had the Total Fx procedure done 4 days ago. It definitely was uncomfortable..felt like I was getting zapped with hundreds of rubber bands lol..but it was not untolerable. Had lots of pinpoint bleeding and heat after, but not too bad. First night and second night was hard to sleep. Your... Read more

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No Comparison - Nashville, TN

Barbara C. from Brentwood spent $4,100 in Nashville, TN Created 10 months ago

I had upper lip wrinkles and alot of sun spots from growing up in Florida, and I wanted to clean it up. I had Total Fx fractionated laser resurfacing and filler placed under my eyes by Dr. Retief, and it made a world of difference. I look so much better and younger. And now... Read more

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Results Not As Good As Expected - Newport Beach, CA

Slurpee711 spent $4,000 in Newport Beach, CA Created 11 months ago

I am 47 and have a lot of wrinkles and sun damage. I felt that my face looked old and haggard, while the rest of me looked and felt young. I consulted with four different doctors (3 dermatologists, one oculoplastic surgeon) and all said I was a great candidate. I went with one of the derms... Read more

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New Scars with Total FX - Los Angeles, CA

DwightC spent $2,500 in Los Angeles, CA Created 1 year ago

Total FX is one of the worst things I've done to my body (face). The risk to reward ratio is so high, I don't know why any educated individual would opt for this treatment. Obviously, I was an idiot for believing the hype and having wishful thinking. I opted for Total FX to treat... Read more

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Go for It with Total Fx - Peabody, MA

sprinkles spent $4,000 in Peabody, MA Updated 1 year ago

I have been considering getting Total FX for some time now. i am writing this in hopes that i can answer any questions that anyone might have for me since i am now in my third day of recovery. there are a lot of things to consider when having this done, realistic down time (a whole week at... Read more

5 comments | 7 Thank Yous

Save the Dough

motuorg spent $3,300 in Long Island Updated 1 year ago

6 months past FX laser resurface, and I'm quite disappointed. Some scarring from early life acne improved, however, the overall texture of my skin is worse. In fact there are subtle new scars that were not there before. My pore size is larger, and fine lines remain. Today, for the first time... Read more

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Total FX Today... - Scottsdale, AZ

Dechen spent $1,800 in Scottsdale, Arizona Updated 1 year ago

I had a little idea of what to expect, but oh... the pain. I was given demerol and ativan, for the pain. Numbing cream on the face - even my tongue was frozen. Then a few painful shots of lidocaine here and there. And so it begins - Deep FX first. In spite of all the numbing, the pain was so... Read more

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Skin Continues to Improve 6 Months After Treatment with Active and Total FX - Sarasota

59 year old spent $3,200 in Sarasota Florida Updated 1 year ago

I am a 59 year old woman who wanted a skin rejuvenation treatment for lines, large pores and dark spots form sun exposure. The procedure for the Active and Deep FX treatment was done under general anesthesia. I cannot imagine having this done any other way as it is a very intense procedure. I... Read more

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