Can't Believe I Did It! - Houston, TX
Awesome! I can't believe I am on this side of...
Awesome! I can't believe I am on this side of this message board. I have been reading experiences here for some time, and now I am in the process!
Had mine done yesterday at around 3:00 p.m. for severe acne scars. The doctor put it only 5% down from the highest level. Honestly, hurt more after it was over for about 2 hours (hurt like hell actually) because my face was ablaze, but the procedure itself was tolerable.
After that I had no pain and still don't. I will try to upload pictures for you all and continue to do so throughout this process.
Doctor says it will take 5 rounds for me, one month apart so we will see. My acne scarring is the one thing about myself I would change and I am hoping for good results. I really hate these scars on my face.
Woke up this morning and felt like something was stuck under my eye. It was swelling around my eye socket. Doesn't hurt but looks like it does.
I am very excited and can't believe I am able to post here now! Stay tuned....
BTW: Trying to upload these pics but can't right now. I will get some off my daughter's camera later this morning and post them. I know you all must be curious...I know I was when I used to read this board. :)
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I just posted again with a lot more pics.
I feel wonderful! I only peeled when I was washing my face and healed very quickly. My doctor gave me PruTect and I know this is why I healed so fast.
I am very excited to see my results and promise to keep everyone up to date here.
My next treatment is May 20th and then once a month up to 5 (possibly 6) treatments.
I have really bad scarring and am trying to show accurate pics as I go along.
So far so good.
Thanks for the welcome!
Donna
Thanks Gerb,
Added info is awesome for the community. Yes, please do keep us updated when you go in on the 20th. Enjoy your weekend.
-Britt
I am now at the 8 day mark post fraxel treatment...
The treatment itself didn't hurt that much it was just the next two or three hours your face feels ablaze. After that, no pain at all just have to follow doctors post care instructions.
My doctor prescibed me PruTect which is used on second and third degree burn victims, and skin grafts, other infections etc. I believe this is why I healed so quickly...no doubt about it.
Had the laser on close to the highest level and the next day I was really swollen and very red. Had it done on Friday afternoon and went back to work on Monday.
I will post some pics here now and be sure to follow up with new ones throughout the process. I hate it when people post one or two and then disappear so I won't do that to anyone who is curious.
I do not have an opinion on Fraxel results so this experience is unbiased!
Donna
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Good to know about the eye swelling! Man...that was where it was the worst. I will have to pile pillows up beside me to keep from rolling over!
How many more treatments do you have?
I am LOVING the results. I swear now, every day my...
The entire texture of my skin is different. Not looking rough and bumpy but smoothing out and looking fresh. I bought Neutrogena Face SPF 110, non-greasy. I love it! Before I was using one that was a lotion and I stayed greasy looking all day. Ug!
So far so wonderful!
Hi Gerb,
Welcome to the Fraxel community. We too are glad you are on this side of the message board. How's your face feeling today? Do you know if you only need to have the procedure the one time, or are you going to need to go back for more? Yay, thanks for the pictures they are great. Please keep us updated to how the healing goes.
Thanks so much for the review,
-Britt