fraxel for shallow scars - New Jersey
Amazing! Dr. Rappaport in new jersey was very...
Amazing! Dr. Rappaport in new jersey was very knowledgeable and a great choice. Had my first fraxel last night and I already see about a 90% improvement in scars on cheeks. I do have to say I pretreated my skin with vitamin c and copper peptides for about a year prior to procedure and I do not know if that helped with scar reduction but I already see a SIGNIFICANT change in skin . Does anyone know if I'm seeing such a dramatic change because I'm swollen ? I'm wondering if it's temporary or the real deal. I can't wait to see how this progresses over the week ! I will definately post photos for y'all.
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That is awesome to hear!! If its only day 3, there may still be some swelling going off what other community members said, so please keep us posted if you start to see the scars reappear in the next couple weeks.
Your little cheeks are sooo red in that picture!! How is your skin feeling??
UPDATE: JUNE 1, 2012 Second Fraxel Restore...
Second Fraxel Restore performed two days ago.... doctor up'd the settings! It definately hurt quite a bit more, on a scale 1-10, I'd give it a 6. Face is very red and I will post a picture. Scars are once again completely gone from swelling. Office pictures showed a 20% improvement from first fraxel, hoping for another 20% improvement this time! I am considering Fraxel Repair next time ! I would definately recommend this procedure to anyone that is looking to clear up dark spots on their skin, because it removes them 100%. Also, fine lines and pore size have been reduced.
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Oh, I have been toying with the idea of trying a TCA peel! Can't wait to hear how this all goes for you!!
Thanks for uploading the new picture. Its a bit hard to see too much in it. Is the bumpy texture you refer to from the healing/peeling, or do you mean bumpy from the scars?
TCA CROSS is a different procedure than TCA Peel...:-)
I want to do both !!
Have a great weekend
Thank you!! I know it can take a dose of courage to post a picture of yourself in harsh light - so thank you for helping me to see!! :)
So you sent me on a quest to figure out what the difference is between TCA Cross and TCA Peel. I think the answer Dr. Coleman gives in this Q&A provides a pretty good explanation for anyone else wondering:
How long has it been since you had your treatment done? I know many people have commented that the initial change they saw was due to swelling that later subsided.
Here is a forum where people discuss how long it took to see results:
Fraxel Re:Pair results?
Here is a Q&A where the board certified doctors share their thoughts on a similar question:
Fraxel Laser - How Long Does It Take to See Improvement in a Series Treatment?
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