Can't Believe I Did It! - Houston, TX

Awesome new photo Gerb! Post nine months and I see no evidence of pitting in your skin/checks. The healing process takes time, but you must be thrilled with your results! Thank you so much for continuing to keep us updated on your progress.

Hey Gerb, I was curious about how it affected the more shallow scars/icepick scars instead of your deeper scars. I have A LOT of shallow scarring on my cheeks and forehead but wanted to know the improvement in the shallow scarring (i.e. 20, 30%?) I know you had roughly 40% improving in total of scarring but what would you say about them shallow ones. You look great by the way, anyone that says they cant see a different is blind. Plus with a camera you really cant judge depth, and even though you might see a similar contour to the scar the depth is probably what improved a lot.

I'm glad after years of suffering with scars your finally getting a break. My outcome wasn't as good as yours. Had a doctor who was "supposed" to be really good. He damaged my face so bad I don't go out. But I wanted to know what kind of laser your doctor used? I had restore dual 4x's. It's been 6 months & it's ok but i still need more because of the damage he did.

Hi Gerb00 - as Sats says above, we still have no idea what laser was actually used in your treatment. Your results are so good I am sure there are many of us would really like to know. Congratulations, you obviously had a good doctor who used the correct strength for you.

Hey Gerb, was also wondering what other things it improved; Texture, wrinkles? Also was your face 2-3 after the resurfacing more or less red than your normal skin tone?

Do you mind sharing who you used? Also, did you have other consults? Thanks so much!

Dr. Erica Kelly in Galveston. Awesome Dr.! I had one other consult, but she was highly recommended.

Fraxel dual is a non-ablative fractional thulium laser. This is one of 3 Fraxel lasers. Fraxel restore is a non-ablative fractional erbium doped laser and Fraxel repair is a fractional carbon dioxide laser.
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Gerb00, how are the scars coming along?
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Thank you for being honest and open with your Fraxel treatment and recovery. I am scheduled for my first of four treatments next month. I am a bit nervous of doing more harm than good, but your complexion and skin and hair coloring are very similar to mine and your results leave me very encouraged. With my first treatment, I think I'll ask the doctor to air on the side of caution and be conservative. I will post photos too.

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First, I didn't post a close up of what my scars looked like before because that is how bad they were. For a couple of years before this procedure I would never let anyone that close to my face with a camera so your comment, "your results prove that" is not a good conculsion.

Secondly, it takes six months after treatments for collagen to build up where they broke down scar tissue so we are not at the final results, as I am sure you seem to know about (long term effects).

Where are you pictures? Blanket statements don't mean a lot. You come on here and post a nasty post like this and do not have one thing to back up what you are saying. Post some pics; I would love to see them.

Did you just walk into a doctor's office and get your face zapped without doing any kind of research? You should have known beforehand the possible long term results, as we all do. I know the risks and found them worth taking. I researched the doctor I chose, researched the procedure I chose, read reviews (both personal and medical).

Also, I am pretty sure the doctors make enough money that they don't have to go around ruining people's faces to make a few hundred dollars. Maybe at a nail salon, but not with a reputable doctor.

Do me a favor and don't post on my thread if you are going to be so nasty. I don't appreciate it.

Hi there! I am excited for you! I remember being where you are and feeling all the same things. I am going to give mine six months to see the full improvement and also just give my skin a rest. The doc said we would see then if 8 need additional treatments. I will keep posting pics every couple of weeks. I am glad they are helping other people. I already received two compliments on how much better my face looks, in the past week! That never happens! Thanks for posting and let me know how yours goes!