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Im so glad to hear your 2nd appt went well! I am going to get my 2nd in a couple of weeks. I havent had any peeling..2 small pimples but that was it. I was advised to use vitamin c serum (I have used it regularily for the last 2 yrs) and I use Obaji Clear as well as Obaji Blender (Combined with a small amount of retinol) You should ask at your next visit if they can give you retinol samples? I got some a while back and I combine with with Obaji Blender. I can really see the benefits of using retinol..especially around eye area..I use it once a week as if i use it more than that I get some peeling..I use the Obaji vitamin c serum which is awesome..there are also other good quality brands out there..Vit C is something I will always use..you can really see the benefits of how good it is for the skin..I hope you try some and I am sure you will love it too! I will keep you posted on my 2nd fraxel appt, take care!

I had no peeling at all..I am now a couple weeks past the first treatment. I was advised to use a vitamin c serum and I use obaji products as well...I have used vit c serum for years and will never be without it..it really is amazing! The settings on my first treatment were a bit lower than they usually would be because i did not take the pain meds in time for them to really kick in..No way I could do this without pain medication! Good luck with your treatment and please keep me posted

Going on to day 5..no peeling..a slight dryness..very lite pinkness and can hardly tell I had anything done at all...skin very smooth..will post more in a couple days

omg! How many fraxel treatments did you get? $9000 is so expensive..I am so sorry that you had such a terrible experience..have you been back to the clinic who did the treatment to see what they have to say about the burns you experienced or can you get any of your money back?? What was the setting of the fraxel when they did the treatments?

Hi Fitness Lady, thank you for your post! I am on day 3 now and have no discomfort at all and very little redness..I am using a hydrating gel daily and have no peeling as of yet..I had no swelling at all and my skin feels good..I am hoping to book my next appt for mid Feb.