Fraxel Laser

Hi I'm so sorry to hear your trouble with Fraxel. It's so frustrating I thought this was going to be THE answer and take away my imperfections. I asked my derm about the plasma laser and she DID NOT recommend either. She said retinae 2x a week would help with smoothness and Triluma will help with pigmentation. I'm still doing microderm/glycolic peel every couple of weeks. I just want it to be smooth and pigment free!!! Ughhhh wish you the best of luck! :)

Do you have any orange peel skin? I have stopped all retin A products for now.

You are further destroying your skin, the laser damaged your skin and thrn you are doing peels and using retin a? I'm not sure what kind of derm
You are seeing , she sounds like the derm that ruined my skin with 1 ipl, maybe get a new dr . I saw a new derm and she said use nothing . If you must use something , goodness, not retin a and bleaching cream! The orange peel texture and waxy skin along with red blotches is your skin completely falling apart . Don't look at the acne scars, take a step back and look at the condition of your skin. It can improve but not if you are keeping it under constant inflammation like that . I'm with the other poster , stay far away from lasers/ipl, a lot of thr damage you incurred from laser is very difficult to improve , I wouldn't add to it .

Thank you! I should have clarified I wasn’t doing everything at once but each time I was trying something new.... I haven’t been on anything other than Rodan & Fields Reverse now for over 4 months... I’ve followed directions regularly. While it’s not perfect, my skin is better aside from an occasional annoying zit lol. I still don’t love some of the pigmentation and really want to do another peel or something but I’m going to see a different derm Thursday to see what she says. I wish I could get cool laser but it’s not avail near me yet. Will keep u posted! Anything new with your skin?

Glad you are feeling better and something is helping you . The lasers and ipl do a lot of texture damage , you can see it in almost everyone's photos , some hsve it worse than others but it's nearly always present . Skin doesn't look human anymore . Melasma can be induced by lasers and ipl, lots of heat and def makes existing melasma worse . The skin also become extremely light sensitive in a bizarre way, a few minutes and peoole get a lot of discoloration . I find the ongoing inflammation from these treatments to be the main culprit in the hyper and melasma . A plastic surgeon told me under the dark is red angry skin. Best to not exfoiliate again and no irritating products . It's a difficult battle once laser/ipl does its damage . If you notice the dark spots are s weird color , I think there is some iron leakage as well, it's not normal hyper p, that's for sure, most people's looks a strange brown , like a man's leather shoe. Ipl is not for melasma , a good derm explained that it makes it worse , pushes it into the deeper layers and she almost can't help peoole that had ipl. It's the melasma maker not remover . If someone has melasma , best to go to an expert and try cosmelan, never laser/ipl, or cleanse the liver and control inflammation .
Hope everyone is finding things to help them. Keep us posted on your improvement with your current products . Down the line I'm going to try Osmosis products as the dr seems to know what he is talking about however right now my skin is so damaged from ipl I can't use a thing but bottled water every several days...

Doing well thanks! Thanks! I haven't done any lasers in a while.. I started Rodan & Field Reverse a couple weeks ago... starting to see some improvement so will see how it goes! Now that summer is over the melasma is so much better. How are you doing?

Thanks! Yes I agree haven't done any lasers in a while.. I started Rodan & Field Reverse a couple weeks ago... starting to see some improvement so will see how it goes!

Interesting. That’s a company just starting here in Australia. I’ll be interested to see progress

Sorry for delay! How's your skin doing?? I use Hydroquinone 4% it's generic but the company that makes the current one I'm using is by Astellas.

It's okay! It's going good. Still kind of dry around my eyes. But just moisturizing. And a lot of the redness is gone so I thought the hydro quinine might help with that. Did u get a prescription for that?

Yes def need Rx for that... it helps with hyperpigmentatom...

Yeah today I noticed my skin is back to normal. Seems drier too. So even with the more aggressive treatment it just went back to normal FYI :/ kind of loosing hope right now . Sorry I don't mean to be negative

Oh no!!! Darn, I'm literally in the derm right now, I'll let you know what they say... wonder if we should try another option or stick to doing more?! Ugh soooo annoying I totally empathize with you!!

Yeah let me know what your Derm says. I think I get the same results with microneedleing. Might so back to that.

Sooo the derm was happy with my pigmentation, I'm not sure if you have that issue I get melasma and it's very annoying. The hydroquinone works for sure, but you need to be careful in the sun. She told me not to bother with another Fraxel, but I'm going back in 2 weeks, I may want to do 1 more or see what they can do about smoothness of the skin. In the meantime, she's switching my Soldyn (antibiotic) to doxycycline and told me to use topical Aczone on my cheeks bc they are looking almost rosacia like- which I don't normally have. So frustrating because it's always something! Soooo my plan is to switch these two things, try for 2 weeks and reassess. I'd like to do one more smoothing type of treatment. This office doesn't even do microneedling so I'm skeptical on that. I did it once, downtime sucked, and my skin went rt back. I don't know I think multiple treatments will be the key for you and you are so young you are way ahead of it!! So I'd keep at it and give it the full shot. Just ask them about hydroquinone or Triluma.

Thanks for the feedback! I used a exfoliator for the first time since I got my laser so my face feels a lot smoother. My doctor did tell me i will need multiple sessions for Fraxel or microneedleing to see results. It's something you need to stick with. I'm just so impatient lol. I am on doxycycline right now. I also have been on spirlactone (Aldactone) for 2 years and that has helped with my hormonal acne a lot! I used to get huge cysts and now I just get a pimple here and sometimes a small break out but not like before. My acne is all hormonal. I know how you feel it's always something!

Hey just checking in! How are you doing? Do you go for your 2nd Fraxel soon? I'm pondering what to do next... I'd like to do another laser treatment, but going to see what my skin aesthetician can offer on 2/23

I have an appt for my second one on March 9th. So I'm going to do that I can't wait! I'm glad you responded back . I have been having a really hard time dealing with my acne scarring I kind of hit rock bottom. Especially the scars on my forehead. I had some filler put in by another doctor before my laser to a few of the scars on my forehead but it looks lumpy and I'm really upset about it right now :/

Awww don't worry, when did u get the filler? Perhaps it's just a little swollen. You can try buying a jade roller ($12) on amazon to help roll out the texture..... you also can do an 'at home' micro needling roller which you can Youtube on the 'how' in the meantime.... they aren't going to be too expensive but may help in the interim till your next treatment...

I got it a week before my laser so the swelling should be down now. I think there is too much there and looks abnormal to me. I was thinking of dermarolling myself on my forehead . I'm just so exhausted. I'm thinking of getting bangs to cover it but I hate to think I'm doing something just to cover up. Thanks for listening to me btw

I think I can have some of the filler dissolved but I'm scared it will do my indented scare too... ugh

Thanks ur so helpful! I hope you have a good time in Florida and I'm going to look up that perfect 10 peel! Enjoy the sun but wear a ton of sunscreen! :)

Oh and I made an appt yesterday to follow up with the filler doctor on Wednesday next week... I'm nervous

Hey how's it going? Any good updates with your skin? Mine is acting up again :(((. I got a facial and of course broke out. I'm going back to see what the heck I need to do. Just wish skin looked like JLO!! Ugh she's lucky ;). Hope you are well!

Hi, sorry for delay in getting back.... it sounds like you may have melasma. That darkening over the lip is a classic sign. Hydroquinone would work for that. You can ask for that in 4%. If you are prone to melasma, you'll have to wear sunscreen everyday, stay out of the sun or take great caution in the sun (that's my issue). You can also be prescribed Triluma which has hydroquinone in it and indicated for Melasma. It's expensive so just tell your pharmacy to explore any available coupons. I personally feel 1 Fraxel treatment was a total waste. It's so expensive so I'm not doing it again..... I wish you the best though!!!

Can you post an update? I'm going to follow your story. I've heard it takes months to see the final results.

I didn't notice much witg1 treatment... how do you feel?

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I did microneedling it appeared good at first and there was definitely down time but it's def not a one and done treatment....

That's so great! Definitely keep me posted on your results! I did a facial 2 weeks ago (broke out) and then microdermabrasion and peel this Friday & it's finally looking good rt now (hoping not to break out, I don't want to jinx myself!). The facial brought out blemishes, but I bought a package of micro/peels and I'm going to do those every 2 weeks. I can't wait to see how you're doing. Did the other issue resolve? Btw FL was nice the weather there was great, thank you! Now we are bracing for this Noreaster storm, hoping it passes. KIT! :)

Yes we got a lot of now here today in Michigan as well! I decided to wait until after this laser to decide on dissolving the filler. The doctor said who did the laser said the heat from the laser might flatten anything out that wasn't injected deep enough. Today is day 5 since the laser. I still have some dry spots. I'm guessing it will all flake off by tomorrow. I'm nervous for my results after this laser because everyone online is saying that after the second one is when they had problems. ( don't want to jinx myself too) I just don't like my acne scars so I wanted to try it again. We compared my before and after photos from the first laser and the doctor was surprised there was some improvement in my acne scars because usually you don't see that after the first procedure. I'll keep you posted for sure as I heal over the next few days! What type of peel are you getting?

Hey how's it going??? Did Fraxel help second go around? The peel I've been doing has 30% glycolic in it but it's very md I don't actually peel... that with micro I'm trying to see if that helps. I just did a photo facial with IPL. I'm hoping this helps too. Next week I'm going to do peel/micro followed by radio frequency facial. I'll try anythimg to fix my skin!! Lol keep me posted on how u r!!

Hey thanks for checking in. On my left cheek one of my scars looks way deeper. I'm pretty upset about it because it's counter productive. I'm not sure if it's going to get better or what. My left side of my ace also feels thinner. The other side and my forehead look better though. I'm so worried. If it doesn't heal I'm going to get filler in that scar. I'm pretty upset about it right now though :/ brought my self confidence down even more. I kind of wish I never did the second treatment.

Maybe try the radio frequency facial before more filler? It's supposed to be collagen stimulating... I haven't tried it yet, but it's on the list! I know it's such a journey, but I'm glad to hear your Forehead is better, I know that bothered you before... perhaps the Cheek will rebound the same. I know I hate the texture of my skin, sux. my pigmentation has been annoying too. I'll let you know how the IPL and micro & radiofrequency work...
I'm glad to hear from you, but hoping we will both feel happier next time!!! TGIF we need some Vitamin D :)

Oh also I bought all juice beauty products, cleansing serums etc all are organic so let's see if that helps too!

Thanks! I'm going it improves! Please let me know how that goes. I'm trying to be patient but I seriously am the most impatient person and I know you need to be patient with these things healing and the process. I have had the worst luck with my acne scars so I'm just getting frustrated.

Me too!! Believe me I get it!!!! Sooooooo annoying!!! I just can't wait for spring to have some cheer to think about! Rain + feeling terrible = sux. Lol. Oh well we can just keep on trying we have no other choice!

Right I haven't given up yet. Just trying to move forward

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