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Fraxel:Repair for Rolling Scars (Face). Belgium, BE

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I did a Fraxel:Repair, which is the modern version...

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Davide
WORTH IT$2,000
I did a Fraxel:Repair, which is the modern version of the Co2 (ablative laser). This procedure is highly advanced and it requires a computer calculation of a matrix of skin. Unlike the classical Co2, where a layer of skin is taken out, with Fraxel Repair, only selective columns of skin (micro level) are taken out. The allows the procedure to go deeper which is perfect for acne scars. I have done Fraxel Restore which is not ablative and more indicated to restore skin properties. For dramatic changes Fraxel Repair is the one. The downtime is also longer: count a week. For the moment all is happening according to plans. I need to wait a couple of months to see the final results. I used a 45mj on the cheeks and 30 on the rest of the face. 1.1 mm depth.
Day 1 - bleeding, Day 2 - swollen, dry skin crusts, Day 3- swollen, redness
I have also done in the past: dermabrasion, Exopel (acid) and dermaroller with very light results. I hope is this time I will have more interesting results.
The price is in EUR so count more in USD.
I will keep you posted.

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October 14, 2014
Thank you for sharing your very detailed experience with Fraxel Repair. As you mention, you have tried Fraxel Restore and had 5 treatments, do you have to have multiple treatments with Repair? I am sorry that you didn't get the desired results  with Restore and I wish you luck with this treatment - keep us posted. 

Happy Healing!
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October 29, 2014
Hi, with Repair we normally do not need several treatments. At this point I can tell it works (yay). Most of my acne scars disappeared and I will post a pic one month after surgery. I still have the deep scars on my cheeks but they got smoother and they are only visible in really bad light (and if I am shaved). So I can still do another repair with a higher setting (ie 55mj next year) located on cheeks. I don't advise anyone to start with a set higher than 45 mj as you can't predict the reaction of your skin. I also think that my skin recovers very fast and it is very oily. So I am not sure this would be ideal for folks with dry skin.
October 31, 2014
I'm not sue hie the setting goes on the machine, but it seems that ure doing a very strong treatment whereas mine is very week. I asked what setting was used and she said 10.... Not sure what is the unit.
October 29, 2014
Your before pictures don't look bad at all, i'm sure you'll get great results! i'm about to get mine done. i'm extremely nervous and anxious and scared..... i should stop reading blogs on this website at this point.....
November 9, 2014
Thank you for sharing your photos. Your post op looks very painful. Please keep us updated with your progress and photos. This is something I have wanted to do. Good luck. Hope you heal quickly.
April 10, 2015
looks good! I just had my fourth treatment and VERY happy with the scar removal.
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2 months post

Good results

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Davide
The acne scars are overall less visible and the skin looks much tighter. I am happy so I will just continue with TCA peelings for refreshing once a while.

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December 3, 2014

Your skin looks great, glad to hear that you are happy with your results.

December 4, 2014
Your skin looks Great! I'm wanting to do something soon! Just worried about the down time!
December 17, 2014
Look great! Happy for you!
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October 13, 2016
Where is the comment posted after a year? Where it was said that the maximum result was 10- 20% and all did Not worth the money and effort? I read this comment, now it is not hear any more!
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March 2, 2017
Agreed