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POSTED UNDER Fraxel Laser REVIEWS

I Need the Money Back for a Shrink - Fort Worth, TX

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Sadly, I don't know whether to believe that...

leopardwoman
$3,000

Sadly, I don't know whether to believe that any of these reviews are real, or just another ploy by the medical field to make a buck. I'm starting to hold many doctors and their practices on the same par as debt collectors. What's worse, they use their aesthetician to execute their greed.

And these before and after photos are at best, deceiving. What they don't mention is how many botox injections these women have had in addition to their fraxel treatments; I'm still waiting for the punch line.

I have obvious scar tissue on my chin and the sides of my face from chronic face picking. It's white, spongy, scar tissue coupled with, what I've been told, is melasma. I want to emphasize that although my face is smooth the scar tissue is not subtle and I am very self-conscious about it, and cannot cover it with makeup. This was NEVER addressed, after pointing it out several times, by any of the above mentioned professionals; although I never did talk to the actual dermatologist after having spent 3grand on fraxel. The dermatologist I went to in Fort Worth has a stellar reputation. Hmmm...

Several weeks after my third treatment, I see no difference and the white spots are more prominent and I have permanent raccoon eyes now because the skin around my eyes has darkened. Niiicce... I haven't been on a ski trip since I was 13 but look like I'm perpetually returning from one.

I should also add the aesthetician never took before and after photos although she mentioned doing it all three times I was in there.

I could write a novel on my experiences (oops, I think I already have) with a few doctors in the Fort Worth area. The few aestheticians I've been treated by are just out to sell a product. The problems I have with my skin consume me and I hate that I don't have enough confidence to not care what the world thinks when it's looking me in the face.. I do care and was very excited to take this step to possibly change that. I believe they really take advantage of your psychological state to really sell you and get your money.

I am VERY unhappy...

Replies (11)

March 24, 2011

HI leopardwoman, 

Yay, I'm glad you wrote a review. This will be really helpful to the community. I'm \ sorry your procedure didn't go well at all. Have you gone back and asked them about the darkening under your eyes and white spots? Or have you considered going to a dermatologist to see if they might be able to help? Please keep us updated.

Thanks so much for the review,

-Britt

April 6, 2011
I am so so sorry this happened to do. However, do not lose heart. There are reputable doctors out there who do amazing things with laser that could potentially help minimize the appearance of your scar tissue. A place to start might be looking for a referral from other physicians. Dr. Joel Cohen's office in Denver and Dr. Shawn Allen Boulder are two very reputable physicians that I have had experience with. I have suffered from acne most of my life, and it spurred me back to school to study skin- I've had just about every treatment known out there, so I do know the trials of trying to find someone who can really help. When looking for someone it's important to interview them prior to accepting a treatment: knowing the risks and having them take an interest in your situation. I wish you the best of luck with this.Here are a list of things that helped me - everyone's skin is different. I have thin vs. tough thick skin, so I respond a lot differently to someone else. Peels work well for my melasma (VIP peel in particular for me) Lactic acid home peels - low strength, Vit C by Cellex.HQRA formula is 7% hydroquinone and worked well also with retinoic acid - can't be used long term though. Tazorac (which I couldnt use) is good for tougher thicker skin to soften texture. Don't give up, there's help out there. I hope you find someone.
April 15, 2011
I think that the raccoon eyes are broken caps. I am 10 months out and still have them. I have been told I need a vbeam by several derms but I am afraid of lasers now.
April 17, 2011
Sorry I was using my IPhone....don't know why it posted so many times!!
April 18, 2011

No problem Bowman, I took care of it. Thanks for the info! :)

-Britt

May 25, 2011
do not, under any circumstances, do another laser to "correct" damage from fraxel.

i'm sure you already know that.
June 15, 2011
Do you have any updates?