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HURTS LIKE HECK! Even with Numbing Cream - Austin, TX

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I can see some small results but definitely need...

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I can see some small results but definitely need to go back for a few more follow up treatments. They numbed me for an hour, then reapplied and numbed me for another half hour. It has a blower on the lazer and I can't imagine what it would feel like without that blower. Stung worse around hair line, and on tip of chin. Afterwards, for about an hour and a half, I felt like my skin was burning off my face. That evening kinda red but the next day I was almost purple, the third day was about the same but started to flake and peel a little, the corners of my mouth were so tight I couldn't hardly open my mouth to eat without it feeling like my face was cracking. The fourth day, I had really started to peel and the fifth day most of the peeling was gone. Still scaly feeling on lower neck. Have some small pimples from it and on the left side by my mouth where it hurt so bad, I had a really red patch still. They gave me no care instructions other than $130 bottle of vitamin C oil and said use in the mornings.

I read some other reviews, the ice mask/pack for after would be a great idea - wish I had read this before I had procedure because I was stuck in traffic for 1.5 hours with my face on fire. I also think they should give some thick ointment to help with the dryness/cracking. Today is day six and I am going back for second treatment on 12/20 - this time with ice packs in tow.

FYI, my procedure cost is for a four pack.

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Westlake Dermatology

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December 1, 2013
Please put as much aquaphor as possible on right now!!! I was also given no aftercare instructions and didn't use enough lotion with mine and I had bad results! I have orangepeel texture and enlarged pores. Next treatment cover your self with it for the first 3 days at least. You might still be ok!
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December 2, 2013
Same thing here damaged after fraxel , you need to stop burning and inflammation ASAP as this laser can cause damaged skin Biafine or Psoria gold will help. I wish someone would have told me this my skin could be better):
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December 2, 2013
Vit c might not be good on just treated skin. Rather take it internally. Good luck !
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December 2, 2013
Not trying to scare you. I can't be sure what caused my bad result but I do know most docs advise keeping the area well moisturizerized. Hope all is well!
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December 2, 2013
I'd listen to Mandy she knows what's she's talking about!
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December 11, 2013
It was very painful, I used a post procedure cream the doctor gave me after mine they also provided a after care sheet .
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1 month post

Second Fraxel

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I had my second Fraxel on 12/20. My Dr. told me I was a trooper that most women don't come back after the first treatment due to the pain. It was not nearly as painful as the first. I took half a Vicoden prior to procedure. After the procedure, instead of the Vitamin C oil this time, he applied some kind of cream that was relieving. I had the same horrible burning sensation afterwards, but this time the Dr let me use the blower from the machine for a few minutes after. I checked out and was on my way. The burning sensation was not relieved by applying ice packs on the way home as I had read from some other reviews. However, the A/C on high blowing straight on my face gave some relief. The burning sensation only lasts about an hour. I actually went out with friends that night and didn't have any pain. HOWEVER, this time when I woke up the next morning I was extremely swollen. So swollen my eyes looked like little slits. The swelling was even worse the next two days and finally starting diminishing the night of fourth day. I was still a little swollen on Christmas Eve, but was back to normal on Christmas day (other than the redness). I was told not to use the vitamin C oil as much this time that it could have contributed to my post procedure acne. I only had about three blemishes this time, and they appeared after I used the Vitamin C. As of today (week and one day after procedure), I'm still a little red but all the dry flaky skin is gone - I didn't seem to have nearly as much this time, nor did it last as long. Can't wait to go back for my third treatment so he can target certain areas that I still want better results on. Wrinkles on upper lip, pores on chin, crows feet and a sleep wrinkle on my left cheek. All of my pores are much smaller. Majority of fine lines are gone, only some of the deeper wrinkles remain after two treatments. The sag in my jaw line has also diminished.

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December 29, 2013
Thanks for the update, glad everything went well with your 2nd treatment, can you clarify, are you treating our neck as well?
December 30, 2013
yes face and neck
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December 30, 2013
Was the neck really painful, I imagine it would be as the skin is so delicate?
December 30, 2013
Eva G in response to your question. the neck is not nearly as sensitive as the hairline around your face. The only time it bothered my neck was when he would hit an area that didnt have numbing cream. I tried to tell the girl that applied the numbing cream to get real good around my hairline but she difnt and there was an area on my forehead i finally asked him to stop hitting.
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December 31, 2013
Oh I could see the hairline being sensitive too...ouch!
December 30, 2013
10 days post 2nd procedure results are amazing. My skin is much tighter, softer and fine lines under eyes are completely gone. I know have a list of specific areas to work on my final two treatments. I am so happy with my results - totally worth the pain
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1 month post

12/30/2013 eight days after 2nd procedure

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December 31, 2013
You look great!
January 2, 2014
Your skin looks lovely...I have had a single treatment so far with a similar experience as you. Please keep us posted on your addtional treatments!
January 5, 2014
I had my first treatment yesterday. I was told not to put anything on my face for 2 days. This includes moisturizer as you want the face to peel. Today I am peeling especially around my mouth. I had milia under my eyes so she treated that area as well. I am quite swollen under each eye. I go back in 6 weeks for my next treatment.
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January 6, 2014
Had my 2nd Fraxel re:store today and found the discomfort minimal. Right after the procedure my face was hot and fiery. The nurse put ice cold compresses on and within a short time the sting was gone (1hr). The first fraxel, 3 months ago was on my neck and chest. Now 3 months post #1 Fraxel my extra neck skin is gone. GONE! No more turkey neck. This has got to be easier that plastic surgery. I am 61 and to have no more wattle, it's amazing. The sun damage on my chest was 50% better for the first fraxel.. Today was Fraxel# 2 on the neck, chest and I added my face. It will take a while ( 2 months aprox.) for the collagen to restore itself. This machine is the fountain of youth. Whatever the recovery, it's a miracle! DO IT!