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Destroyed my Skin!

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My first Fraxel must have been set at a low...

sally.t.July 16, 2008
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My first Fraxel must have been set at a low setting, and I was happy with the results. The second Fraxel must've been set quite a bit higher, was VERY painful and I swelled up immediately causing me much concern. I thought my skin was going to burst! The second Fraxel destroyed the surface texture and muscle tone under my skin, and I look older than when I went in! When I brought pictures back to prove it, the Dr. questioned when the photo were taken (they were taken one week before.) The second Fraxel created a nasolabial fold I didn't have before, created new wrinkles and crepiness around my mouth (especially on my upper lip,) and drooped my cheeks creating jowls (a friend told me it looked like I had a stroke!) I think even my pores looked worse--the crepiness making them look like little "slits." I have no idea how I can repair this damage. Another dermatologist suggested another Fraxel (NO!) Has anyone else had this happen? Suggestions for repair much appreciated!

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leeevo1978
July 17, 2008
its made my skin worse to. i had my second fraxel which was apperently aggresive, its made my face look really tanned which i didnt want, i also look really haggerd (tired looking) skin texture is worse.....its been 2 weeks since my second fraxel
Iris_W.
April 15, 2011
It's been over 2 years, how is your skin now, Leevo?
awalk
January 22, 2009
Yes I had the same problems but worse...You need to file a complaint on the FDA website so others can be informed...
(unregistered guest)
May 31, 2009
I have also had fraxel on my neck and around the jawline. My first fraxel was on a low setting and healed very quickly. I went on to have two more...A few months after the third treatment I noticed that I too have developed loss of muscle tone, and now have jowls and my face has dropped. I have mentioned my concerns to the docter and technition that performed the treatment and they say that fraxel could not have done this. My face has changed..I am so unhappy and don@t know what to do
awalk
June 3, 2009
It goes to deep breaks the elastin strands and kills the stem cells so your skin doesn't heal well... Radiation dermatitis This laser goes way to deep.....kills some cells but leaves damaged ones behind that can mutate and change your skin and possibly give you skin cancer in a few years... It's no different than the fractionated radiation given to cancer patients except they doubled the price,,,,, hired a big name PR firm.. Sell it to doctors based on profit margins from a fast treatment the nurse can do and are destroying womens faces and double timing it to the bank.....
Julie888
October 6, 2009
I had 2 Fraxel treatments and it does not improve my skin texture. My pigmentation looks worst and there is no improvement for large porse. I don't recommend anyone to do this treatment.
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