I know how you feel. I did 7 Fraxel treatments for deep acne scars. The scars are gone but I have a hideous, wrinkly, peeling patch on my forehead that won't go away. It has been 8 months since last Fraxel and it's still there. I went back twice and the doctor can't tell me why it's there. I can't cover it because it's too scaly. I deeply regret Fraxel!
Here is my Fraxel story. I had very bad, deep acne scars for years and my dermatologist recommended Fraxel. I went into a laser center and was told Fraxel would help with the scars. So, I paid $1,000 and had my first treatment fall 2007. I was very disappointed because except for a little peeling there was no change in my skin. Then the doctor told me I would need at least 4 treatments to see results. So I went ahead and spent another $3,000. A small change. The doctor told me I needed more. Another 3 treatments. I guess the doctor finally decided to give me a stronger laser because the last 3 treatments were very aggressive. My skin bled, peeled, turned beet red, broke out in pimples. But still had some scars. Then I made the worst mistake ever. I went back in April 2010 for one last treatment. It was very aggressive; my skin peeled, broke out, etc. When I finally healed I noticed a wrinkled, dark patch on my forehead. After a few weeks it peeled off, but grew back again. Now 8 months later the dark scaly patch is still there, still peeling. I have been back to the doctor twice and she says she doesn't know why it's there. It's awful. The skin is wrinkled and dark and scaly so make-up doesn't help. I regret that last treatment so much! This place got $7,000 of my money and disfigured me!
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