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Fraxel Dual in Germany for Light Scars Big Mistake!! - Germany
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I got two series of fraxel dual last year by a...
efge83April 15, 2016
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i got two series of fraxel dual last year by a recommended plastic surgeon in germany after visiting a lot of doctors to find out whats the best option for me.i didn't have much scarring,but it was for hyperpigmentation und texture irregularities and i think one deeper pore.First surgeon suggested fraxel repair,but i didn't want this because of the dangers (i am fitzpatrick 4!). so i went to another doc and was convinced to do fraxel dual 5 times.
he said that there will be no side effects. hyperpigmentation will fade away by time or i just have to do anotger light dual treatment..so i was convinced to do it...big mistake in my life forever!!!
first treatment was light,afterwards,my face was shiny with less brown spots and everything seemed to go ok.healing time was about 5 days.no scarring or other side effect. ich was very happy and thought, "yeah,thats it"! and had a second treatment on dez 16.12.15 not knowing,that this date will destroy my life. i went to the doc,numbling creme 40 min. and got the dual done for 20 minutes.i saw 70 mj on the laser dysplay,it was very painfull and afterwards,i was very aggressive because of the pain.my face was swollen,hurting and i only wanted to get home (3 hours alone with the car!). when i left the doc,he said,that i should wait more than 4 werks for the next procedure,if the redness is heavy.this note of the doctor made me worried because i told him to do light laser because i was afraid of side effects. back at home,i washed my skin gently wirh avene cleanser and cicalfate crem of avene every two hours.first,things went well,a few breaking outs but that was no problem for me.
At about day 10, i noticed a long line from the eye down to the cheeks...i was worried but i thought i have to wait because its healing amd swelling. after 2 weeks,i still was red,had points of hyperpigmentation AND: new scarring! it looks like litte wholes everywhere,texture problems,lines and ice pick like scars ( i didnt have this scarring bevor!). i creamed regularly and was gentle to my face,wore sun block 50 and was still optimistic that it will all fade away.
four weeks of procedure-the big shock: organge peel texture with little wholes,some areas semmed to be swollen,ice pick scars in circles and a lot of hyperpigmentation. i was very depressed because i ama doctor myself and was before an important exam. i could not sleep at night,i could not go out or meet friends because i was ashamed of my ruined face.
now, 4 and a half months post procedure,my face is very worse: dry,sagging,volume lost,deeper scars,milias etc. i have tried a lot of cosmetics but it doesnot help.with make up on,it seems to be very bad! some areas of skin have big long lines like a lot of big pores...every time when i look into the mirrow,i could kill myself,worried,that my friends or collegues will notice that.
i forgot to write,that i drive to the doc to show him the new scarring und tell my worries to him.he made pictures,looked to them and said that there is no scarring and i shouldnot worry and should do another fraxel dual in 4 weeks about 15.2.15. i was very dissappointed and drove home again. i could not believe that he didnt see the scars and other irregularities.
So,about 5 months post,there is no change and it gets bad with every week.I do not know what to do,i go to work every day and want to hide myself.
Please: Don't do this procedure if you only have light problems. i now visited a lot of dermatologists to have a further option.The option is a light fractional co 2 laser. the docs said that i was treatet too aggressively and it were to much passes made.
now,my whole life consists of how to fix the damage.i cannot go out after work,no party, have no more mirrows in my house to avoid the look.
please,do not be so stupid if you want to have a normal life! all photos are about two weeks post laser!
Replies (15)
April 23, 2016
Im not saying this to make you feel better, but I really dont see any damage. It is difficult to compare two flattering pictures to two taken from the most unflattering angle. I do see some texture issues but nothing distracting. I dont see any volume loss.
April 26, 2016
April 26, 2016
are you kidding me??? i did not have theese scars before the fraxel! i dont think that it will have some effect to keep doing it.i am confused..my co2 is scheduled for the 30.5.
April 26, 2016
one note: theeae wholes are made by fraxel,this is not acne. i should keep dooing it???
May 2, 2016
This is how I might relate: ruined fat deposits, ruined skin surface, new scars that have that "artificial" spice to it.
Oh and good luck finding any proper help or real positive results for Fraxel damage, especially on here.
Oh and good luck finding any proper help or real positive results for Fraxel damage, especially on here.
June 10, 2016
Danke für BEwertung. Wo hast du Laser gemacht? ich habe einen Termin bei Laserklinik Karlsruhe.
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April 18, 2016
I don't see the damage. You are still a very beautiful woman. Please don't let this sabotage your happiness.
April 24, 2016
man sieht auf deinen VORHER Bildern nicht wirklich dein Hautbild.
Bist aber wirklich ganz hübsch..
Bist aber wirklich ganz hübsch..
April 25, 2016
Thanks for the post - I see so many complaints about Fraxel I worry if I should get for my scar. For you though, I think you worry too much because you look so closely at your scar and focus on it. As a man I can tell you, it's not that noticeable - you are still stunningly beautiful and I would love to have you on my arm. :) So don't worry, and good luck.
April 25, 2016
Derby dude, why would you consider getting Fraxel after hearing about all of this negative stuff? Take these reviews seriously!
April 26, 2016
if you want to play roulette and if you are able to face the ruined face in the mirtow every day,than just do it!!! i was very carefully,paid a lot of money and nerves amd that is the result! good luck!
UPDATED FROM efge83
4 months post
fraxel dual for mild acne scarring in germany big mistake!!!
efge83April 26, 2016
an update: i went to a specialist and he said that i have overlapped passes with too high setting and bulk heating!!! it is a complication of the laser,not of wound healing directly
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April 26, 2016
It means the Fraxel procedure is not at fault - but you got a bad laser surgeon - is that right?
April 26, 2016
No- the machines cause damage to your healthy skin cells and it can be even worse if a doctor misuses it. Which many of them do. Check out Angela Walker's story.
April 26, 2016
i dont know what went wrong.he was well recommended. i am confused.i think you have to decide if you want to take the risk.
April 26, 2016
Have you considered Fractora? I live in Canada and it's available here, vielleicht jetzt auch in Deutschland. It wored very well on me when I had the 1st treatment in late May of 2015: I had 15-year-old scars from the same type of laser procedure that you received. After only 1 Fractora treatment the scars were 95% better: I just had my 2nd Fractora procedure 6 days ago and already the results are amazing. You are a very beautiful woman, you deserve to FEEL beautiful inside, too. Perhaps seek out 5 or so different professional opinions, do the research on what is recommended, then choose what is best for you. All I can say is that Fractora was like a MIRACLE for me!
April 27, 2016
I have similar scars from Fraxel, and I was treated at the facility (Solta/Thermage) that owns the technology. It was a huge mistake and mine have appeared 5-6 years after the procedure. Good luck to you, best wishes. It sucks, and I have much empathy.
April 29, 2016
Hi, I am so sorry you are suffering due to money hungry, unscrupulous "doctors" and dangerous technology. I feel your pain, having been severely damaged by one Fraxel treatment. Here's what I know, your face has been damaged and needs time to heal. You will have a very hard time finding a doctor who will admit the damage was done, as many of them stick together, and won't call out another so called professional. You need to do your own research and start treating your face naturally. Stay away from further laser treatments and other unnatural procedures. Start taking Vitamins and Omega 3 supplements. Also, consider using Rosehip Seed Oil to start healing your skin and softening your laser induced scars. Also, once your skin has healed a bit, look into using a good quality Vitamin C serum. Apart from that, use a non oil based moisturizer, and a very good quality sun block. If you are a person of faith, cast your burdens on God and ask Him to heal you.
I will pray for you. You WILL get better! God bless you.
I will pray for you. You WILL get better! God bless you.
June 3, 2016
Though this message is not for me, i am comforted by your words and your prayer for her. And i know it will come to pass. Thank you!
September 8, 2016
Guys, I had fractional laser twice at the start of last year. Until a week ago I was certain they had given me vascular treatment, which I wanted. I finally understand where these tear patches come from. I had flawless porcelain skin with some mild Rosacea, which I intended to address by means of lasers. I wish I could come back in time and take different decisions in December 2014.
Your still beautiful, it's a shame that he did this to you. He saw it, he was just ashamed and afraid of being sued. He has to denie it, jerk. Maybe you could try vitamin c and castor, prayer and, lots of water. Maybe you could sue him I saw a huge difference in your no matter what he said. I think in a few years this laser and radio frequency machines will me banded. We just don't know what their doing to us. Try to be happier don't let it stop you from living your life, look for joy in other things and ask god to heal you from the inside out. Read that book the secret it might help.