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Fraxel Treatment - So Far So Good!

UPDATED FROM richG

I am done with my Fraxel treatment, and...

richG
$3,000

I am done with my Fraxel treatment, and unfortunately even though I am happy with the overall change of the texture of my face it did not fix the main reason I did it for "ACNE SCARS"

The doctor even did 2 extra treatments at no charge because he also noticed that the acne scars had very little change after all the treatments, but still the 2 extra ones did not do anything.

He ended up putting some fillings that make the scars look better and in all reality i would have rather spend the $3,000 over x amount of time doing the fillings rather than fraxel for the scars.

I haven't been able to update with the final pics because someone stole my camera =(

The final review is this: Fraxel is good to make the texture of the face better, as long as it's done with a good doctor who has been doing it for a while and can show you pictures of past patients.

I would NOT recommend it for Acne Scars, it did almost nothing for them.

richG's provider

Patrick McElgunn, MD

Patrick McElgunn, MD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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Replies (1)

November 2, 2009
The overall texture of the face changed, unfortunately the acne scars got a little better but not what I was expecting, I guess there is really no treatment for acne scars...
UPDATED FROM richG

I am seeing a nice change in the texture of my...

richG

I am seeing a nice change in the texture of my skin, I am almost 3 weeks after my 4th treatment. The only thing is that I am not seeing a big change in my acne scars, they are still there and are noticeable.

The main reason I did this was for the acne scars, the doctor said that for those it can take up to 6 months after the first treatment to start seeing a difference. Will keep on posting on my results.

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August 8, 2009
Hello everyone, I am also thinking about doing fraxel restore. Can someone recommend a good doctor/clinic in southern california? Rich is absolutely right that a good doctor/machine makes all the difference. tahnk you,
October 31, 2009
i notice a definite change in your acne scars, i think you look great!
UPDATED FROM richG

I finished my 3rd treatment, it's been almost 2...

richG

I finished my 3rd treatment, it's been almost 2 weeks. As per my doctor changes are visible about 3 months after the first treatment, so my skin should start looking better everyday now.

On my last treatment the nurse didn't give me the shot they usually do at the end of the session and I regret it, it took a little longer for the swelling to go down and the healing process overall. Next time I will let them know I want it regardless.

I see myself everyday in the mirror so it's hard to tell the differences, I will keep on posting pics to see the final results. No complications so far, the procedure it is a bit painful, but just when they are doing it, no pain after it's done.

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April 24, 2009
I just posted some new pics.