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Fraxel Re:store in Washington, DC

First Session Today - Washington, DC

I don't have any before photos, but when I get home tonight and wash my face I will see if I can take some photos of what it did to the bottom 1/3 of my face (which is still not looking too good).

I'm sure there are people who are recovered enough to be comfortable socializing and working 2-3 days after the procedure, I was just not one of them! I just think it's a good idea if you're getting it for the first time not to assume you will be fine in 2-3 days. If you are, great (lucky you!), cancel your time off and go back to work!

Way too early to say if I'd do it again. If the bottom part of my face clears up and looks as good as the top half, yes (but this time schedule a week off!). But right now, the entire area around my chin and corners of my mouth and jaw line is ravaged by bumps, redness, and peeling and looks awful (even though the rest of my face is fine). I was expecting redness, swelling, and peeling, not to look like I have a severe acne problem (which I never have), and that's exaclty what I look like now. I am trying to remain optimistic!