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pro-fraxel laser Worth It but You Have to Wait to See Results

Name: pro-fraxel laser Worth It but You Have to Wait to See Results
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Author: tracie

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In all my reading i have not found any photos that...

tracieFebruary 15, 2009

WORTH IT$1,000

in all my reading i have not found any photos that show you the "real healing" that must take place.i had bruising swelling redness that lasted seven days i am still hoping that what i am seeing nowthe result of some swelling and will subside.i'm still praying the result will be better than what i am seeing.i won't be able to tell for sure if the new weird wrinkle sag of skin that developled under my eyes is from botoxing my crows feet and there fore not allowing my skin movement or if the fraxel damaged the area and thus made it more lax.i am living with regret and wake up each morning hoping to see that it has gone away and the old me back.

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Shaw

February 16, 2009

Did you have fraxel repair or restore? Did you have your whole face done or just around your eyes? How many days ago did you have this done? I am trying to decide if I want to have fraxel restore done, but its stories like yours that makes me scared and very sad. I hope this is only temporary for you.

tracie

February 23, 2009

i had what is called profraxel i believe it is restore.the first day results with the visable blood isn't usual i asure you you was it off and then your left with reddness then the next day you have swelling and more healing has to take place,in my case it took much longer than the three days they claim.i had a nasty bruise and that took more than a week to heal as bruises do.i am feeling better it has been a little over two weeks.i still am not 100% sure it was worth the time nor money and i will not be sure till after the botox treatment wears off and i can be sure the crease under my eyes has some natural movement.

GreatSkinMN

February 17, 2009

OMG. What type of Fraxel did you have? There are at least 3. Re:pair re:store re:fine

tracie

February 23, 2009

i believe it was restore it is called profraxel at my clinic.

melaniebowman65

March 3, 2009

I had fraxel repair. I believe it is the most invasive there is. My skin is almost back to normal now. I still have very oily skin though.

awalk

February 17, 2009

Those look like the same white lines of dead tissue you see on many people who have had issues with fraxel..I have the same lines but on my face are you sure it's a crease or does it look like a line of thicker skin?? You should get visia or polar pics...The types that show what is going on under your skin.... How many passes and what was the strength setting ect????

tracie

February 23, 2009

honestly, now that you have said this i'm not sure. i only get the crease when i smile leading me to believe it is just that a crease my hope is that once the botox in the crows feet area wears off that the skin will have a more natural fold..as for getting photos you mentioned i ahvn't ever hear of that and have no clue where one would get them.

Ruth Wright

February 20, 2009

Can any patient with a previous Botox treatment is competent to have a Fraxel treatment? I just had one treatment this morning, doesn't look anything like that at all... Sorry about it, I hope you'll get well soon".

awalk

February 25, 2009

I only ask because the laser causes mtz's in lines.. micro thermal zones (tiny holes) in lines.. if they are to close,deep or to many passes are done in one spot it can cause cell death....The skin in this area is very thin.. I don't understand why people think this is somehow safer than having the surface layer lasered off...Leaving the underlying tissues,blood supply ect alone and viable to repair...So many more things can go wrong that can't be reversed in the deeper layers of skin...... The botox isn't going to affect the crease if anything it helps it... The raw red areas don't concern me superficial...it's what happens under the skin.. There are a lot of blood vessels in this area if the laser creates to many mtz's (holes) and seals the vessels.. no blood flow = dead cells.. If it goes to deep because of multiple passes it can damage the cells needed to create renew new ones.. You should not have lines or creases that you didn't have before... They should plump up from new collagen and the swelling ect..Not the other way round... I'm not saying this is happening just that you should ask your provider about it and make sure they note it...Ask what tests are available to see what’s happening under your skin... ProFraxel has a 1545 wavelength, a 2940 similar to Fraxel Restore Profraxel C --CO2 Fractional Laser uses 10600nm wavelength Was it made by Protocadmus Technologies ? They are made in Germany(not a bad thing) Do you know what laser was used on your face?.. It looks like you had the C02…

UPDATED FROM tracie

It has been serval months now since i had my...

tracieMay 21, 2009

it has been serval months now since i had my treatmeant i like the results and as always i need to learn be paitient

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Dawngirl

May 22, 2009

I had the CO2 Laser treatment on my face on Monday for acne scars. Afer 3 pain pills and numbing cream on my face for an hour before the procedure, I was still in extreme pain. It felt like someone was sticking hot matches to my face. It has only been two days so I cannot say if the results are worth it yet. But "uncomfortable" is not an adjective I would use for this procedure. The Dr. and staff were very kind and professional. But be prepared for your skin to smell like burned flesh. Also, for your eyes to look like you went a couple of rounds in a boxing ring and lost. My cost was $1,500.

Dorisann

August 26, 2009

Hello, I had retore fraxel done yesterday, It was my third one. The first two were not so bad, redness, swelling, for a few days and dry scaly skin..After a few weeks for my skin being in shock of the treatment, it healed very nicely and smooth, but the third treatment, was little deeper and I was in alot of pain during procedure, I had to tell myself to breath! But it is worth it, my friends and family have noticed a smoother face, and have made comments on how good it looks, I did it for acne scars on my cheeks,I have one more to go and I know it will hurt badly, I think this time I want to take something more for pain... I gave birth to two daughters all natural, and I would rate the pain right up there...But wow they and my new face are worth it! LOL.. one thing I would like to recomend to other fraxel patients, I buy from an asian market, a huge long stem on Aloe plant its wonderful... Put it in refrigerator, keep cold, slice a piece off and cut the plant skin off and rinse the gel off before putting on your skin, its cool and very refreshing.. But remember to rinse before you use it.Its all natural and so soothing, let dry and rinse off real well, then mosturize...Goodluck..

UPDATED FROM tracie

restylane

tracieJanuary 25, 2015

i have had Restylane filler put under my eyes 3 times now.the First two times it was fine but this last one has me obsessing. I am experiencing bruising and swelling like i have never had before.I'm ice packing it and using witch hazel for the bruising.Hope to see less swelling in the AM before i go back to work.I will not get this treatment ever again.I wanted another pro-fraxel or some other laser type treatment but my Dr.kept saying no that it wasn't a treatment i needed and always offered filler.I don't understand his logic since he gave me pro-fraxel in 2009.

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Eva G

August 17, 2015

Hey there, I am just checking in to see how you're doing. Are you still considering another pro-fraxel treatment?

tracie

March 12, 2018

I've had more bbl treatments one per year to be exavt. Along with botox and some fillers here and there. Some of these treatments I've liked and continue to do while others I've not. I'm looking at trying something new but time and cost are factored to all this and my real need to fight age.

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