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Fraxel 1550, Restore

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I just had this done today. I'm posting about it...

G8trRnJanuary 21, 2016
$1,000
I just had this done today. I'm posting about it because there were scary reviews. I can't say yet if results are worth it, but wanted to keep a log. The numbing creams works. I didn't flinch or feel any major discomfort. Felt like Trent tiny hot needles rolling across my face. It was a little more sensitive around lip area. I also had two scars Fraxeled. We did my face, neck, chest, and two scars. I'm hoping for improvement of sun spots, fine wrinkles, maybe a little tightening, and scar minimization.
I'm two hours post treatment and my face feels warm and tingly. Ice feels great on it!
Pre treatment, I did take Tylenol, Motrin, and Benadryl.

G8trRn's provider

Ruth Ann

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Ruth Ann was very friendly and explained procedure. Only bummer is that Fraxel only done once a month at their MedSpa, so scheduling definitely had to be planned.

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artishere
January 26, 2016
Thank you for posting. I'm interested in this procedure and looking forward to your outcome, good.
triplel30
January 26, 2016
I'm having this done in two weeks and because of all the bad reviews, I'm terrified! Hope your treatment is a success and please keep us posted!
Maria Velez
January 26, 2016
My sister had this done around ten years ago. She had great results. It'd not thethe procedure that goes wrong. It's the person doing the procedure on you. If the do not know how to do it correctly, it can cause a burn. I would ask to see pictures before and after and ask how many procedures they have done before having it done. This is a light burn to the skin and it does hurt the first night. Don't let anyone tell you that it did not hurt.
G8trRn
January 26, 2016
Thanks guys. I'll keep you posted....and yes the bad reviews were freaking me out as well. I will say that I initially had the tx done in Ocala because it was cheaper. Changed my mind on that after the nose burn/blister. Also, my sunspots didn't get treated with a different laser (1792?). Soooo that kind of peeves me. The uneven pigmentation was my primary reason for chest area and 50/50 reason on my face. I'll now be staying in town, having it done with a PA and Dr that I know personally and trust implicitly. I'll get my sunspots and skin tightening/texturing done, minus burn blisters and potential scar from aforementioned burn. Funny thing is, I misunderstood their prices here locally and it turns out to be roughly equal. Local was quoting me price for 3 tx package for each area. I misunderstood it as price per treatment per area.
Franicuss
July 24, 2017
I just had my 3rd out of 4th treatment completed last week and I have to spread good news! I had a very bad discoloration on my neck around two scars that spread up both sides of my face and now it is barely noticeable. I am waiting for the initial sloughing process to finish for this treatment then I'm posting pics! I've been extremely happy with this procedure!
UPDATED FROM G8trRn
1 day post

The day after: approx 18 hours after

G8trRnJanuary 22, 2016
I was diligent about ice packs, slept on couch with head elevated, Benadryl, kept skin moist.
I'm much less red than I thought I'd be. No more warmth. Maybe feels like a very mild sun burn.
My eyelids, under eyes are somewhat swollen. Not freakishly so, but it's definitely there.
I have a spot on my nose that looks like a popped blister. Concerned about this. I'll be calling the clinic when they open.

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Eva G
January 23, 2016

Welcome to the community, I am so glad that you decided to document your journey here. Looks like you are doing great — I love the frozen corn, those frozen veggies sure come in handy! The Therapearl mask is so soothing, good idea!

Keep us posted, good luck!

UPDATED FROM G8trRn
2 days post

Almost a full 48 hours post Fraxel Restore

G8trRnJanuary 23, 2016
Oh boy, I didn't sleep elevated or take prophylactic Benadryl last night. I quit icing my face at the 24 hour mark. My eyes are swollen this morning.
I'm for that very fine sandpaper feel and starting to feel dry, itchy and tight.

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Sassenach_Lass
January 27, 2016
I will be following your progress as I am considering having this done in the DC area. Thanks for posting your experience!!
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