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29 Year Old Scarring. Fraxel on Face. Melesma Around Eyes and Lips. - Brisbane, AU
UPDATED FROM brookeleszek
2 years post
Two years post laser
WORTH IT$1,270
Hi everyone,
After my third laser in June 2015 I can say I'm reasonably happy with my skin. It's not perfect but not as bad as it was.
I have also been eating healthier, exercising and finally stopped picking my face.
I still recommend Fraxel. It's a great treatment. My last one was supervised by the doctor as last time she put water based numbing cream on my face and the laser focused on that. Lol oh the joys.
So my third and free laser was great. Just before I got married. She also did a more thorough job.
The lines on the side of my face when I smile are just part of age. A lot of people talk about it like its something that's happened post Fraxel. NO!
My husband is polish and had the most amazing skin. Looks 12 when he shaves (he's 36) lol. And he has the exact thing. So it comes down to skin types and how your skin reacts.
After my third laser in June 2015 I can say I'm reasonably happy with my skin. It's not perfect but not as bad as it was.
I have also been eating healthier, exercising and finally stopped picking my face.
I still recommend Fraxel. It's a great treatment. My last one was supervised by the doctor as last time she put water based numbing cream on my face and the laser focused on that. Lol oh the joys.
So my third and free laser was great. Just before I got married. She also did a more thorough job.
The lines on the side of my face when I smile are just part of age. A lot of people talk about it like its something that's happened post Fraxel. NO!
My husband is polish and had the most amazing skin. Looks 12 when he shaves (he's 36) lol. And he has the exact thing. So it comes down to skin types and how your skin reacts.
brookeleszek's provider
Replies (3)
July 4, 2016
Hi, what kind of fraxel did you do? Restore? And your skin didn't regress after 2 years right, like the improvements stayed that way?
UPDATED FROM brookeleszek
4 months post
Almost 4 months post Fraxel Treatment
Hey everyone,
I am now 15 weeks post Fraxel treatment and my skin is looking fantastic. The little holes on my face have reduced and the scarring I got it for has reduced.
I am still hesitant to get my free one due to the warnings of others about the two year mark. I am really hoping mine will be fine.
But at the moment I am quite pleased with how everything looks. Just wish the pores around my eyes matched the rest of my skin as this has not been touched.
I am using bio oil twice a day for moisturiser and just to assist with the healing ageing process.
Anyways will add photos soon.
Feel free to ask any questions and add on to the debate on whether to get the third Fraxel done. :)
Ciao Ciao
I am now 15 weeks post Fraxel treatment and my skin is looking fantastic. The little holes on my face have reduced and the scarring I got it for has reduced.
I am still hesitant to get my free one due to the warnings of others about the two year mark. I am really hoping mine will be fine.
But at the moment I am quite pleased with how everything looks. Just wish the pores around my eyes matched the rest of my skin as this has not been touched.
I am using bio oil twice a day for moisturiser and just to assist with the healing ageing process.
Anyways will add photos soon.
Feel free to ask any questions and add on to the debate on whether to get the third Fraxel done. :)
Ciao Ciao
Replies (2)
October 3, 2014
It's been a while, are you ready to post your picture's? I would love to see them as I have been contemplating this procedure.
Thanks
UPDATED FROM brookeleszek
1 month post
Alst two weeks post laser
I am 13 days post laser and all my peeling has gone. I had a big breakout on my chin which is now going away.
Because of the screw up with numbing cream (they used one with water in it. Not good if the laser targets water cells.) I didn't get penetration on one side. So am getting a complimentary one. As they should. Spent a lot of money.
But in regards of results face looking clearer and more smooth. Can't wait for the last treatment.
Anyway have posted some photos from this morning.
Will update in another week. Hopefully no more breakouts!
Because of the screw up with numbing cream (they used one with water in it. Not good if the laser targets water cells.) I didn't get penetration on one side. So am getting a complimentary one. As they should. Spent a lot of money.
But in regards of results face looking clearer and more smooth. Can't wait for the last treatment.
Anyway have posted some photos from this morning.
Will update in another week. Hopefully no more breakouts!
Replies (2)
February 21, 2014
Just a word of warning , I had four fraxel restores in sydney and two years later my skin is still scarred from laser. The holes laser drills never filled like they were supposed to and I'm left with icepick scars all over my face , same happened to five other people in Australia that I know of.
It takes weeks to get rid of the micro swelling that makes skin look good but after it subsides you'll see the real outcome.
Not to freak you our or anything but keep close eye on your skin to catch any changes to it early and don't let them go too strong on your skin. I think your levels by the sound of it seems quite low which is good, as I was in agony during each treatment and swelled a lot but I was told this is completely normal.
Good luck I hope your results are fantastic but just a friendly warning keep an close eye on your skin. Lasers cause thermal damage which is bad for skin and unfortunately I paid dearly for trusting the clinic when they clearly stated laser is safe and nothing could go wrong. All the best to you and to your healing x
February 22, 2014
What sort of place was it you had it done? Did she do your laser the one that stuffed up your numbing cream application?
February 22, 2014
I saw a dermatologist and a nurse did the procedure. The have me a water based nbing crime which was the problem and they admitted that giving my my third and free treatment. I will wait a few months I think. Getting married at end of the year so a bit scared and for my future. But at the same time why do they put it on the market if it does damage? Weird
February 22, 2014
Yeah I think the problem is they are not used correctly , I was shocked when I learned that all it takes is a weekend course and after that you can wield a laser. It's sickening how many are damaged and there is nothing that is done to stop this. Problem is that you look great about a month or two and then it all goes either back the way it was or worse, if you read all the positive reviews they are after two weeks of procedure if that but I haven't found a single positive review after a year or two from the treatment. Lot of people don't put two and two together that the skin damage is from laser, and I was told mine was just natural ageing, it's rubbish! I'm Scandinavian never tanned and always stayed out of sun and they tell me that all of a sudden all these holes must be ageing , in a month? No one ages that fast that radically its ridiculous. My mothers has better skin than I do and she is over 60. There are many hear at real self that have been damaged by Fraxel , problem is laser providers know about potential dangers but they market it as safe and mild procedure, I would have never done this if I would have been told about possible scarring, fat loss etc. I asked many times in my consultation because I was adamant I did to want to risk anything and said so, she just laughed and said it's impossible for Fraxel to damage my skin. Well here I am two years later face scarred beyond my wildest dreams, I can't work anymore due to anxiety this has caused me, I no longer socialise as I used to and stay home 24/7. I can't go n to the sun because my skin is so sensitive and reacts to zinc suncream so I stay inside during the day and walk my dog at night. Not worth the loss of life.
You look great first thing in the morning...hahaha — I wouldn't go near a camera! It's really great to hear about long term results, thanks so much for updating us, your skin looks great!