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Fraxel dual for acne scars,41 years old
UPDATED FROM duth41
4 months post
6 weeks post 3 Fraxel
duth41October 17, 2016
$1,696
So..it has been a slow process,but my acne scars really are looking better.I have accepted the fact that they will never disappear fully,but they are filling in a bit and don't seem as deep.The laser has done nothing for my fine lines,but my skin does seem tighter around the jowl area.All in all I am feeling relief at finally seeing some results,even if they are subtle.I hope my skin will get even better with time and will post again in a couple of months.
UPDATED FROM duth41
3 months post
2 weeks post 3 Fraxel dual treatments
duth41September 1, 2016
I know I have not posted an update in awhile,but I decided to wait until all my treatments were finished before posting again,as results can be very deceiving with this treatment.So..I have noticed a slight improvement in my acne scarring,but all in all I am quite disappointed.I shared my concerns with the nurse who did the treatments,and she assured me I should see real results within the next couple months,but not sure I believe her.To be honest,if I could go back in time,I probably wouldn't have done the Fraxel.The very slight improvement was not worth the expense and pain,as well as the days I had to take off work.If there is further improvement,I will post another pic in future.
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UPDATED FROM duth41
15 days post
Fraxel two weeks post treatment
duth41June 28, 2016
So..I was worried about results not being as good as immediately after the treatment,and unfortunately,that is exactly what happened.Although there is still some improvement,after the swelling went down,some of the scars did come back,which is what I was afraid of.I only wish I had waited to post my review.I still have two more treatments to go,so hopefully my skin will improve,but right now I am upset and disappointed,as this was a lot of money for me.I will post update after second treatment.
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June 28, 2016
Please don't get anymore fraxel treatments it will ruin your skin. And it does NOTHING for scars. i had Fraxel done two times and my face looks worse! I did Fraxel because I was told it would help take away my acne scars and all it did was ruin the health of my skin. My skin became extremely sensitive to the sun. I developed hyperpigment action. My skin looked completely dehydrated. Open pores developed. I lost the fat in my cheeks and developed lines under my eyes. I also began to see icepick scars too. I look terrible and its been four years. This experience has been horrible for me. Please leave yourself alone. You are beautiful just the way you are!
June 29, 2016
I'd really wish people would understand that the initial good result after Fraxel you have because of swelling. You never know how your skin will react. Unfortunately Fraxel does not help to diminish scars. We do laser in hope to make scars less but after a year or so when skin heals completely all the scars are the same. Please, be carefull.
June 29, 2016
The process of post laser treatment collagen deposition is not a very fast process and the stimulation of fibroblasts to deposit collagen may need several treatments this is why I will wait until the end and not get disappointed with the results of the procedure this early.
June 29, 2016
On the other hand different people have different responses to the treatment from superb results to no effects to unfavorable results. I will personally need 3 procedures one of them is fraxel laser resurfacing for orange peel like scars in addition to rhinoseptoplasty and otoplasty to get back in shape. The different results of the laser procedure will not prevent me from having it done.
June 29, 2016
I like you am 41 and have had acne scars since 17. I've had every procedure under the sun. I've had 8 fraxels since 2013. I would say overall a 10% improvement. Not much really. I kept having them because I thought it would get better each time. It didn't. I don't want to be the bearer of bad news but nothing will ever make scars disappear. They can slightly improve but they'll always be there. My regimen now is daily retin A, monthly chemical peels, lots of water and a good moisturizer . I hate my scars but I've learned to accept them. If you don't it will beat you down. I wish you the best...
July 3, 2016
Fraxel dual has been recommended for me so I am following your progress. Best of luck.
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