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30Yr OldWoman. Had Fraxel 6 YrsAgo. Skin is PinHoleDamaged.getting MuchWorse withAge. Like OrangePeel. PleaseHelp. Australia, AU
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Help! My Fraxel long term side effects. I did 3...
sarmOctober 15, 2015
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Help! My Fraxel long term side effects.
I did 3 rounds of fraxel 6 years ago when I was 24 for a few acne scar. The dermatologist suggested I do my whole face while I'm at it, so I trusted his opinion. It has damaged my face with tiny pins holes! I ignored this at first because I was still young,. but now that I'm aging, It is looking even more horrible and I'm really concerned about the future!. It looks like orange peel on my face. It has literally been the WORSE decision of my life!. It's like instead of encouraging the collagen to build it has damaged the cells chance of reproducing it or something? I don't know, but it's like it has don't the opposite to what it was meant to. I believe the man and his practice is not around anymore as I can't locate them online. It leaves me very insecure, particularly in daylight. Makeup doesn't help, it looks like I have massive pores all over. I have not been in a relationship since this procedure 6 year ago and I believe this is playing a part, because I'm a wonderful person.. Please look at the photos. I praying I can get help here. Thank you.
I did 3 rounds of fraxel 6 years ago when I was 24 for a few acne scar. The dermatologist suggested I do my whole face while I'm at it, so I trusted his opinion. It has damaged my face with tiny pins holes! I ignored this at first because I was still young,. but now that I'm aging, It is looking even more horrible and I'm really concerned about the future!. It looks like orange peel on my face. It has literally been the WORSE decision of my life!. It's like instead of encouraging the collagen to build it has damaged the cells chance of reproducing it or something? I don't know, but it's like it has don't the opposite to what it was meant to. I believe the man and his practice is not around anymore as I can't locate them online. It leaves me very insecure, particularly in daylight. Makeup doesn't help, it looks like I have massive pores all over. I have not been in a relationship since this procedure 6 year ago and I believe this is playing a part, because I'm a wonderful person.. Please look at the photos. I praying I can get help here. Thank you.
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October 15, 2015
I read a post that says using nothing but pure raw honey and emu oil for 6 months or longer will apparently heal that orange peel texture..
October 15, 2015
Unfortunately, I feel like this only works for people who are damaged from products like retin a but not from lasers. I tried it and it didn't work for me but it's always worth a shot.
October 15, 2015
Thanks for the info!. The damages from fraxel are internal. There is only so much a surface treatment can do I believe, but nice to know what surface things could help.
October 22, 2015
I think it has to be manuka honey. It has long been used to help with burn and surgery scars. It is well know healing and antibacterial agent and has been used by aboriginal peoples for hundreds (maybe thousands) of years.!
October 15, 2015
Have you tried anything to fix the damage?
October 15, 2015
Peels & microdermabrasion didn't help. I've been using a face cream from Mennatech called Uth. It had helped somewhat. But the marks are still as visible as you see in picture. What about you?
October 15, 2015
I have done needling a very times. Modest improvement but not to the point of where I'm happy with my skin.
October 16, 2015
What is the cream called your using from Mennatech and what improvement did you see with it? I have a line of collagen loss where the laser stopped and I know with time it'll prob just get worse (I'm only 28) I read an article about bone broth? I think I'm going to try it for a couple months, can't hurt. Below is the article.. Kind of crazy but I don't want to get fillers for this line.
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-17412/the-secret-anti-aging-properties-of-bone-broth.html
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-17412/the-secret-anti-aging-properties-of-bone-broth.html
October 16, 2015
Honestly I'm not sure what's causing this crease/indent in my skin.. Without makeup it's not awful but with makeup it settles in. It almost looks like maybe it's scabbed in that spot so it indented? I'm so upset. All I wanted was to remove my acne scars.
October 16, 2015
I have started drinking bone broth too because of laser damage. The taste isnt exactly good but it's not great.
October 16, 2015
I have only been drinking the bone broth soup for a week. Laser damage isn't something that most people recover from in a matter of weeks or months... It takes years. I'm going to try and drink it every day for at least 6 months and then I will definitely report back!
October 16, 2015
What type of needling? I'm trying facial cupping ATM. I'll let you know how it goes. It gives instant improvement to looks but dies off the next day. Interested in the long term.
October 16, 2015
I have an esthetician use the dermapen on me to help build collagen.
October 16, 2015
I ordered my broth from barebonebroth.com
It's expensive but you can make your own. I just ordered it today. So we'll see if it helps
It's expensive but you can make your own. I just ordered it today. So we'll see if it helps
November 19, 2015
Hey! Fraxelstheworst have you seen any improvement in skin since drinking the bone broth yet? I know it's only been a month since you started. Also, how long did you wait after laser to start microneedling? I just now got my inflammation under control using Psoria gold and now I'm on minocycline because I started breaking out really bad. I'm considering accutane to just be done with this. My texture is awful. It's all bumpy but I think part of that is b/c I broke out in cysts all over and now it's like it messed up my texture. I hope your skin is going better! I follow your post. It's crazy how much emotional pain something like this can cause. My flushing went away once I got some of my stress under control. I get headaches from anxiety but I'm getting acupuncture to help with that. I'm just in shock at how much this has affected my life. I'm so insecure I hate talking to people.
November 19, 2015
I've gone to several doctors and they all say I don't see laser damage, right now just get your breakouts under control. It's so frustrating because to me it's very clearly there. I wish I could say it's only my chin that has damage but from all the stress and anxiety from this my entire complexion has changed from bright and clear to red, ruddy and broke out. I can't believe it's been 3 months that I've wasted with this constantly in the back of my mind. I wake up every day sick to my stomach. I forgot to mention raw Manuka Honey masks have also helped with my inflammation & breakouts. I've only been doing this regimen for a week but can definitely tell a difference in my complexion.
November 19, 2015
I haven't seen much change with the bone broth but I'm not really expecting it at this point. I'm thinking if I am going to see change from nutritional changes it may take a year or longer. I'll definitely update you if anything changes though. I needled 5 months after my laser damage, almost in a panic before my wedding, but have not been consistent with it. It does seem to help a lot of people with laser damage though but I can't give an accurate review since I didn't do it enough times to see any changes.
November 19, 2015
Accutane is something you need to really take the time to weigh the pros and cons. I suggest following some reviews on here. It is an emotional roller coaster, just like laser damage.
November 19, 2015
I've been struggling with acne for 8 years and have tried everything. I've gone back and forth for the last 3 years on whether to do accutane or not. I always go in for all the tests and then back out last minute because I'm scared to put my body through it. But this laser has really aggravated my acne. At least if that cleared up I'd get a little bit of my confidence back.
October 16, 2015
Hi there - have you ever considered microneedling? (Skinpen or dermapen)..,, I personally have had good results.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you find support in the community.