I just had Fraxel Re:Pair done this morning. I don't know why people say it's painful as that was not my experience at all. The Dr. applied a numbing gel for about 1.5 hrs before the procedure and then a few wee pokes of lidocane (sp?) on the most sensitive areas of the face just before the began with the laser. He gave me a rubber ball to squeeze if it became painful and I didn't need to squeeze it once. The whole thing is far easier than a trip to the dentist for a filling. It just feels a little bit hot or tingly as the laser goes near the edge of the numbed area. I am home now and have washed off the small spots of blood/weeping and applied more of the "vaseline-type goop" and my skin just feels hot and tight like a medium sunburn. My appearance is not too bad - I certainly wouldn't scare anyone who came to the door! A wee bit of swelling (a stranger wouldn't know it) and some red/brownish discoloration on face and chest but that's it. I will write more tomorrow as I go through more of the process.
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