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Fractora- Not Sure Yet?
Hi, thanks for all the info this is very informative! I had fractora 3 weeks ago. I only got the numbing cream for 30 minutes and NO meds, I took 3 advil but NEITHER helped. When doing my research most everything said uncomfortable relatively painless etc. well that’s BS it hurt like hell and I don’t have low pain tolerance. The shallow areas, forehead weren’t bad at all but the cheeks OMG felt like I was getting electric shock treatment!!! (I guess cause it goes a lot deeper, can’t go too far due to bone in forehead). When done I was literally shaking, and told the esthetician I don’t know if I could do this again!! the good news is doesn’t last the pain was gone pretty much by the time I got home other than feeling tight and sunburned.
When she held up a mirror I was a little horrified looked like I painted my face red I thought wth did I just do??? Was told I would need 3 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart then twice a year for maintenance. The redness did go down pretty quick for me within 1-2 hours then just pink and blotchy, little swollen but not really painful. But I agree took more like 4+ days at least to be able to wear makeup. I didn’t go out first two days after, then tried makeup day three to go food shopping, at least my mask covers lower half(COVID good for something finally!). But my normal light (MAC) coverage foundation did not cover the blotchy areas and my skin was/is still rough so I had to use a full coverage foundation which worked ok. Been moisturizing every 2-3 hours with Rx BiaFine clinic gave me - for burns etc and I think works better for healing than regular moisturizer. Can also buy it on line wo script.
Last year I had (4) laser treatments -Palomar fractional lux 1540 nonAblative laser which I didn’t see much of a chg and is why I wanted to try this. Now I’m kinda scared to continue getting it due to: some of the issues ppl have had leaving skin damaged, PAIN, and I believe the lady that treated me is not exactly too experienced, I asked how many she does - not that many but since I went to this clinic the year prior for the 1540 laser treatment I decided to get done here and everything I read was pretty positive “safe” regarding fractora. She wasn’t cutting me or doing filler/botox so I thought should be fine and probably lucky didn’t do damage I hope anyway! I asked about the burning smell, is that skin? she said it was peach fuzz from my face, so there’s that(she lied?)….also with the lux 1540 I was given the cooling hose and now I read some ppl were given that for fractora & numbing cream for HOUR and some even give dental blocks....did I mention the PAIN?? So now I’m confused if I should get the other two treatments and if so should I check if there are other clinics in my area more experienced? Jury’s still out since too soon, they say you should see some results after 2 weeks then month, time will tell.
Update: 3 weeks later, face back to normal - no issues regarding marks hanging around so that's good. Just wanted to tell my story/experience hopefully help others decide. Let me know if anyone has feedback etc. I've never had anything done, i'm 59 wanted to try to go natural if possible, look younger than my age i'm told, I'm ok with my wrinkles just wanted to soften, afraid to get fillers but may end up idk, i do have a consult tomorrow with a doc so hopefully he'll tell me what is realistic for my concerns. (my laugh lines) ;)
When she held up a mirror I was a little horrified looked like I painted my face red I thought wth did I just do??? Was told I would need 3 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart then twice a year for maintenance. The redness did go down pretty quick for me within 1-2 hours then just pink and blotchy, little swollen but not really painful. But I agree took more like 4+ days at least to be able to wear makeup. I didn’t go out first two days after, then tried makeup day three to go food shopping, at least my mask covers lower half(COVID good for something finally!). But my normal light (MAC) coverage foundation did not cover the blotchy areas and my skin was/is still rough so I had to use a full coverage foundation which worked ok. Been moisturizing every 2-3 hours with Rx BiaFine clinic gave me - for burns etc and I think works better for healing than regular moisturizer. Can also buy it on line wo script.
Last year I had (4) laser treatments -Palomar fractional lux 1540 nonAblative laser which I didn’t see much of a chg and is why I wanted to try this. Now I’m kinda scared to continue getting it due to: some of the issues ppl have had leaving skin damaged, PAIN, and I believe the lady that treated me is not exactly too experienced, I asked how many she does - not that many but since I went to this clinic the year prior for the 1540 laser treatment I decided to get done here and everything I read was pretty positive “safe” regarding fractora. She wasn’t cutting me or doing filler/botox so I thought should be fine and probably lucky didn’t do damage I hope anyway! I asked about the burning smell, is that skin? she said it was peach fuzz from my face, so there’s that(she lied?)….also with the lux 1540 I was given the cooling hose and now I read some ppl were given that for fractora & numbing cream for HOUR and some even give dental blocks....did I mention the PAIN?? So now I’m confused if I should get the other two treatments and if so should I check if there are other clinics in my area more experienced? Jury’s still out since too soon, they say you should see some results after 2 weeks then month, time will tell.
Update: 3 weeks later, face back to normal - no issues regarding marks hanging around so that's good. Just wanted to tell my story/experience hopefully help others decide. Let me know if anyone has feedback etc. I've never had anything done, i'm 59 wanted to try to go natural if possible, look younger than my age i'm told, I'm ok with my wrinkles just wanted to soften, afraid to get fillers but may end up idk, i do have a consult tomorrow with a doc so hopefully he'll tell me what is realistic for my concerns. (my laugh lines) ;)