cyn0430

FRAXEL REPAIR

Why the Dr. Phil show? Is he doing a segment on the damaging effects of lasers... or better yet, how the company's get away with the false advertising they do regarding the results of the laser?

I had fraxel repair done 4 yrs ago and I still permanent damage to my skin. I have hyperpigmentation and blotchy areas from the laser. It did NOTHING to improve my skin.

I had Fraxel Repair done three years ago and I am so sorry I did, I have hypopigmentation on both sides of my face that I have to work HARD to cover with makeup. I also have spots of hypopigmentation on my cheeks. It did NOTHING for me! I was60 years old and I do not think any laser works on rejuvenating collagen espcially after 50. Dont forget infection is a real side effect. I did get an infection and it cause extra scarring... STAY AWAY FROM THIS LASER>

James, My main goal with the Fraxel REPAIR was not my capillaries, but to address the collagen ..".or lack of "... and the overall texture/fine lines of my skin. Luckily, I did not have any pigment issues prior to REPAIR. After Fraxel REPAIR, my skin is blotchy... and I feel like I have uneven pigmentation due to the REPAIR procedure. The Fraxel RESTORE does not address the above issues which is why I decided to go with the REPAIR. I do not feel Fraxel REPAIR does what the company says it does. They mimimize the pain involved, the down time involved and the company maximizes the end results. In my opinion, it is FALSE ADVERTISEMENT and they should revise their "promised results" .

Lori, I just read your response to the Fraxel Repair and your disappointment.. I must agree with you. I had mine on November 17,2008. My recuperation period was long... almost 4 weeks before I could put makeup on that would look acceptable.... I was very red! Now that the swelling had gone down and the redness has subsided, I feel my skin looks like it did before the procedure.. if not worse. My skin is blotchy.... and the imperfections that were present before REPAIR are returning. ie broken blood vessels and 'fine wrinkles'. Considering the cost and the down time of REPAIR, I would say it is NOT worth it. The results are so minimal.