alyssa82

Part-way Through Chicken Pox Scar Removal - Toronto, ON

update: I folded and bought the sunscreen ONLY for $60... not that bad, but I caved under the pressure. DAngit!

I have just finished my 3rd treatment in the beginning of April. I had 3 treatments in all, and i will admit, I am pressing pause on the treatment after 3 to assess what the results are, as I think the previous poster had a point about analysing the results. I will point out a few differences in my case that may make the difference: 1. I am extremely fair - we're talking in the 1% of fairness. After receiving the treatment, I didn't get very much swelling at all, and my redness was moderate, no bleeding ect. This is because my skin didn't absorb as much energy into the superficial layers. 2. I am under 30; My first treatment was on my 29th birthday, and i don't have deep wrinkles, only superficial lines around my eyes and one mouth corner. It is possible my skin may be more resilient in its recovery 3. I am a lunatic when it comes to sunscreen, before, during and after the treatment, and likely for the rest of my life. If people on here have discontinued their sunscreen use before 6-12 months after their treatment, there could be some problems with the recovery. Fraxel is obviously not for everyone; And as a poster pointed out, you have to understand the risks. Some people are better candidates than others, and some will heal faster than other, some less well than others

My fraxel wasn't a mistake, it was a god-send. I've had scars from chicken pox on my forehead for 20 years, and went through my teens with them and then university. After fraxel, one single treatment, half of them were almost gone. Even the fine lines around my eyes were almost removed. I did break out a little, definitely, with all the exfoliation, sloughing, and apoptosis, of course, where else is the material in your derma going to go but out the only exit - your pores! I didn't like the appearance, for sure, and my face was hella itchy for a week, but having no scars means the world to me. The acne or millia didn't stay and neither did my scars. I will be having 2 more treatments and im done. Not looking forward to them, just the results.

Hi! I opted out of the crazy expensive creams they push after treatment and went instead for protective barrier creams sold at Shopper's Drug Mart. If you don't like Aquaphor, there is one called Cliniderm (15$). Even Vichy, Avene and Roche, which are more expensive at around 20-30$ have "0%" cremes intended for post-cosmetic treatment. The next thing is ensure you're using suncreen intended for face. If you are using one for body, it may contribute to occluding (blocked pores). Ombrelle makes a VERY good sunscreen with parasol 1789, i believe they make a facial one as well. Lastly, your face will be sloughing heavily, and much of that material will inevitably end up accumulating on the surface of your skin until it is washed off. It will clear up, have faith and what ever you do - DON'T PICK! You'll ruin the $$$$$ of money you put into your face. It's hard not to, even I had a squeeze or two, but remember, you're just re-scarring the areas you de-scarred!

Actually Nina u r the one who is rude, aggressive and generally not very forthcoming with details. Please understand that people need facts not feelings on the procedure. This isn't a forum for trolling. Keep it classy and self controlled