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Cheryl I'm sorry I didn't respond sooner. How did your treatment go and how are your results? I was told Fraxel would laser off the first layer of skin to regenerate new youthful looking skin. I mainly did it for the pigmentation but the firming was a bonus. They say you will see the final results after 6-9 months and I'd say I saw them after about 9. I would recommend using 1 product line for best results. Im not a professional just speaking from my own experiance. Currenatly I use skinmedica cleanser, toner, C during the day, Retinal at night, moisturizer and SPF. As bad as the fraxel was for me it was worth it.

My Phycisian just opened a SkinMD and told me I would have better results if I'd gotten the fraxional treatment. It's another type of laser but diff then fraxel, (I just remembered the name.) My main reason was to get rid of the pigmentation on my cheek bones and the fraxel, a yr later has made my complextion amazing. I don't want to sway you but it is diff. for everyone. Since my fraxel I've used Skinmedica (buy at skinstore.com) and gotten an occasional faceial (the vitamin C facail) and have taken care of my skin and REALLY do see a diff in my complextion. My pores are smaller and skin is clearer. I'm turning 40 in December and people mistake me for 20 something. Keep me posted on what you decide to do. What are you trying to treat with fraxel, wrinkles, pigmentation or both?

No. I've noticed my skin looks amazing. I have been maintaining by using Skinmedica products and an occasional facial and I'm totaly happy with the way my skin looks. Although the pigmentation is not 100% gone it is better than it was. Even the esthatision(?) complemented me on my complection.

Hi There, I'm not a Doctor but I don't think Fraxe will help your problem areas. From what I was told it restores collegan (spelling??) to promote youthful looking skin. Not a tightening or lift just restore if that makes any sense. I have very minimal wrinkles and went only for the pigmentation problem I have. Consult with your Dr and what they may suggest. Good luck. :-) P.S. Down time is about 24 hours and it only looks like a sunburn so you don't have to hide from the public.

Had my 3rd and final Fraxel on 4-4-08. This time was like the first, swelling and redness the next day. Also painful. I iced and moisturized like crazy. By Sunday I was mildly red w/ no swelling and able to leave the house feeling comfortable. Don't want to jinx myself but so far my results are amazing! My complextion is even, the sun spots have lightened even more and I was told they would get lighter over 6 to 9 months. My minimal wrinkles have disappered and I feel great!