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Fraxel Dual for "Melasma Mustache" - Worked when Other Treatments Didn't

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Had third fraxel dual to rid my face of the rest...

Gina RoseMarch 30, 2010
WORTH IT$500

Had third fraxel dual to rid my face of the rest of the melasma that the IPL did not get off. I have tried the other Fraxel's which did not help with the melasma at all, including Fraxel Restore and Repair. I would go so far to say that those prior treatments (including other lasers such as Thermage and CoolTouch) may have helped exacerbate the melasma. However, the Fraxel Dual really helped eradicate whatever remained. I had a melasma-mustache (that looks much better, if not totally gone.

I will know in a few days as I just had my last (hopefully) treatment today, if it is totally gone.

Gina Rose's provider

Leonard J. Bernstein, MD

Leonard J. Bernstein, MD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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Replies (20)

L874
April 14, 2010
I'm really interested in having fraxel done. Did you try IPL and it didn't work for you? I had IPL and it made the skin darker for about 2 months and then it gradually faded back to it's original colour. Thankfully I only had a tiny test spot done and not the entire area because it went VERY dark. What were your final results? Did it get rid of your melasma?
Gina Rose
April 14, 2010
THe IPL helped, but not entirely. THe Fraxel Dual laser is helping the most. I have had 3 so far, but still have some melasma left (mostly the mustache) -- it's not THAT bad, but not perfect yet. As for acne scars, Fraxel did not help at all.
agegracefully
June 26, 2010
Gina Rose, maybe you are getting just the Thilium laser in your Fraxel treatments? As I understand it, with the Dual, you have the option of having a treatment of the two lasers combined or, if pigment is your primary concern, they will give you just the Thilium laser. My Dermo gave me all 8 passes of the laser today with just the Thilium laser, and I am hoping to get good results on melasma, as you did. Had the treatment about 6 hours ago and feeling fine at the moment. I actually felt worse earlier, when my face felt sunburned.
mamarosa
July 14, 2010
I think I am a good candidate for Fraxel Dual, but I am having trouble locating a Dr. who will do this in Orlando area. Any one have any resources? I am happy for your results. Mamarosa
lina1970
August 17, 2010
Hello, I have done dual faxel last june 26, but my spot got worse, I don{t know if any one has had that experience. In the beginning was beautiful, but when I expose my skin to the sun, it became red first and the more spot damage than before, that someone has a good doctor in orlando fl
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