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Considering Fraxel For My Acne Scars - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
UPDATED FROM ZAUB
4/3/2012 I had my SECOND TREATMENT SESSION....
ZAUBMarch 4, 2012
WORTH IT$1,700
4/3/2012
I had my SECOND TREATMENT SESSION. Details are similar to the First Treatment Session, except for the following:
- I had many more passes on each side
- It was more painful
I had my SECOND TREATMENT SESSION. Details are similar to the First Treatment Session, except for the following:
- I had many more passes on each side
- It was more painful
Replies (5)
March 24, 2012
hey guys, i just had 4 sessions and the last one was 2 days ago so far I havent noticed that much of a difference. Maybe coz i look at my face everday? lol. Some friends noticed a little difference now. I wanted to do more but doc said 4 should be enough or 5 but after a 6 weeks period. The question is how many times can you do it, is there a limit?
March 25, 2012
Hi Alexx, personally I never heard about more than 6 sessions.. but what I can confirm to you is that you need to wait for sometime (maybe 3 months) after the last session in order to see the final result. My pics may not show it clearly.. but I have noticed till now major improvement in the depth of acne scars.. but minor improvement in red spots.. buy certainly I'm satisfied and I will wait for 3 months after last session to see how effective was the treatment... Good luck
March 25, 2012
hi there, thanks for your reply. I guess i will have to wait for 3 months to see the final resuts of the 4 sessions i did. Im hoping i would get to do the 5th sessions early may as he said. But it is not for sure yet he got to do a check up 1st. Hopefully i get to do the 5th to get the best results. Good luck in ur next appointment
March 25, 2012
I did 7 sessions till now but over a 2 years period. First year 4 sessions, second year 2 sessions, and this year 1 session and my doctor wants me to do a final session. You will keep seeing improvement for a year. My face is so much better. I have still a little scarring left but much better than before. I know they will not go completely away, but they are about 60% better I would say. I just started using a gel on the scars that was recommended to me by someone I know that used it and seen major results. It is called Dermonu from eternelle
March 25, 2012
Sorry i posted before finishing. I started using dermonu 10 days ago. My friend said to use it for 3 months. It is just a gel, no side effects, so I amusing it and will let you know in few weeks if I see any results.
May 2, 2012
Salam ZAUB,
Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I have acne scars as well and still researching for the best option before I go for any treatment. How are you doing now ? What do you think so far and how long it has been since your last procedure ?
Also you said you had needling first ? what's the name of the procedure ?
I would really appreciate your help. Also where's the doctor based ? I live in UAE
Thanks again for sharing. May Allah bless you.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I have acne scars as well and still researching for the best option before I go for any treatment. How are you doing now ? What do you think so far and how long it has been since your last procedure ?
Also you said you had needling first ? what's the name of the procedure ?
I would really appreciate your help. Also where's the doctor based ? I live in UAE
Thanks again for sharing. May Allah bless you.
December 22, 2012
Please tell me from where you have don this treatment
hospital Name 7 Doctor Name
Omair Khalid
December 22, 2012
Please tell me from where you have done the treatment
Hospital Name & Doctor Name
Omair
March 25, 2012
glad to hear that you could do more then 6! that way there will be better results! I personaly cant wait to see the results myself as i have been dealing with the scars for a very long time.
April 1, 2012
Hello Everyone,
I did my first session in February, and I just completed my session two days ago, I have to say, I noticed a huge improvement after my first session, my scars are almost to completely gone. I didn't have the indepth scars, I mainly had the small pink scars and its almost gone, I'm very satisfied with this procedure, my doctor recommended 3 sessions for me and at this point the 3rd session is really a maintenance because its all gone! I'm verrry happppy!!!!
August 23, 2013
Hi! Are you also from Riyadh? What is the name of the clinic and how much does it cost?
UPDATED FROM ZAUB
12/2/2012 I had my FIRST TREATMENT SESSION....
ZAUBFebruary 12, 2012
12/2/2012
I had my FIRST TREATMENT SESSION. Here are some information about it:
- I had numbing cream on my cheeks for like 1 hour before starting laser treatment
- It was FRAXEL RE:STORE DUAL
- I believe I had 3 passes on each side
- It wasn't very painful
- Total time was like 10 minutes
After operation:
- I feel burn in my cheeks but not very painful
- I have noticed that pores on my cheeks got little bit enlarged
- I have to put sunscreen on my cheeks every like 5 hours
- I have also to put moisturizing cream (Castalia) on my cheeks 3 times a day
- Swelling, red color, and skin peeling should be expected in the coming days
- I don't want to sound over-excited but I think I have already noticed some improvement in my cheeks :)
I had my FIRST TREATMENT SESSION. Here are some information about it:
- I had numbing cream on my cheeks for like 1 hour before starting laser treatment
- It was FRAXEL RE:STORE DUAL
- I believe I had 3 passes on each side
- It wasn't very painful
- Total time was like 10 minutes
After operation:
- I feel burn in my cheeks but not very painful
- I have noticed that pores on my cheeks got little bit enlarged
- I have to put sunscreen on my cheeks every like 5 hours
- I have also to put moisturizing cream (Castalia) on my cheeks 3 times a day
- Swelling, red color, and skin peeling should be expected in the coming days
- I don't want to sound over-excited but I think I have already noticed some improvement in my cheeks :)
Replies (5)
February 13, 2012
Its Day 3 since my first Fraxel treatment, the swelling has mostly subsided, my face is still a bit red but I was able to cover it up with some make up. My face feels a little stiff and the skin is starting to come off, haven't noticed a difference but its because my face is still red so can't really see much. I will continue to keep everyone updated.
February 13, 2012
Great update you wrote yesterday!
Glad you are doing ok - and good for you for using some makeup to cover up what you needed to! I think a lot of guys would be too stuborn, I think its awesome you did it!
February 13, 2012
I haven't noticed any swelling till now.. LOL.. I hope there is nothing wrong :) I have the red cheeks and Dr. told me to expect skin peeling in the coming days.. Do you know for how many days I should keep on using the sunscreen/moisturizing cream?
February 13, 2012
The redness n swelling are normal!! Not sure but doc definitely stressed that it needs to be put!!! My swelling is pretty much gone, just have some redness but was able to cover it with some make up
February 24, 2012
So what happened? Any update? I started fraxtional laser 2 years ago with 2 sessions ans then 2 other sessions last year. Definitely I see a big improvement, about 50% better. I just did another session 3 days ago as the doctor recommended I do 2 more sessions and said I will see further improvement. The advice I would give don't judge the results till 6 months to 1 year later because that is when you can actually see results.
February 24, 2012
Hi Nadia, thanks for posting your experience and advice :) honestly, I, Mom, Dad and Boss have already noticed improvement in my scars.. I can say that improvement is not less than 30%. Great Thanks to Allah! I feel so happy and glad.. and I think Dr. will feel the same by my next visit :)
February 24, 2012
Hello Everyone
I'm happy to report that I too have noticed a difference in My skin! My skin is so much smoother and the small pink bumps in my skin are completely gone. My fiancée, family and friends have noticed the improvements and it only gets better :)
I'm happy to report that I too have noticed a difference in My skin! My skin is so much smoother and the small pink bumps in my skin are completely gone. My fiancée, family and friends have noticed the improvements and it only gets better :)
March 1, 2012
salaam,,,,guys,,hw r u all???tell me that this treatment is really helpful for scars or not???i wanna take these sessions n from where i can get treatment???n what it costs???plzz inform mee...
March 3, 2012
Salam.. I'm doing great! I can't tell you at this time how helpful is this treatment but certainly I'm very satisfied until now :) Where do you live?
UPDATED FROM ZAUB
5/2/2012 I had a simple operation which...
ZAUBFebruary 6, 2012
5/2/2012
I had a simple operation which should be performed before starting the Fraxel laser treatment. The purpose of the operation is to elevate deep acne scars so that they match roughly the surrounding skin, in order for those scars to be better improved using Fraxel laser. Some information about the operation:
- My cheeks were anesthetized first using a needle
- Operation was performed using a special needle used to cut tissues underneath deep acne scar
- Operation took maybe less than 20 minutes (I didn't have many deep acne scars)
- Operation wasn't very painful
After operation:
- There was little temporary bleeding
- Almost no pain in my cheeks
- Little swelling on my cheeks and blue spots should be expected
I had a simple operation which should be performed before starting the Fraxel laser treatment. The purpose of the operation is to elevate deep acne scars so that they match roughly the surrounding skin, in order for those scars to be better improved using Fraxel laser. Some information about the operation:
- My cheeks were anesthetized first using a needle
- Operation was performed using a special needle used to cut tissues underneath deep acne scar
- Operation took maybe less than 20 minutes (I didn't have many deep acne scars)
- Operation wasn't very painful
After operation:
- There was little temporary bleeding
- Almost no pain in my cheeks
- Little swelling on my cheeks and blue spots should be expected
Replies (4)
February 6, 2012
Thanks for writing such a detailed description of what the surgery was like! I'm assuming you were awake for it, is that right?
February 7, 2012
Wow, the thought of being awake for stuff like that always freaks me out - I guess I'm a wuss. ;) I have had moles removed & had to close my eyes the entire time so I didn't get queasy, and look at you, completely awake & fine.
Keep us updated on how things are looking & feeling!
February 8, 2012
lol. I was planning to make a new update after each laser session (along with an updated pic of my cheeks taken before laser session). What do you think?
February 9, 2012
Hello All
I'm also a acne suffer. I reside in NYC I have been suffering from acne since the age of 15years, I'm now 30 years old. I have tried just about everything, chemical peels, accutane, laser treatments and topical treatments. It was until my dermatologist prescribed Spiralactone along with topical medication Differein that my acne completely cleared. I do experience occasional breakouts during my menstrual cycle however its close to minuscule. My skin is completely clear, I discussed with my Dermatologist various treatments to treat the acne scars left behind and he recommended the Fraxel treatment, a series of 3 treatments. He stated that I was the perfect candidate because I'm very fair skin, he was more than confident stating that this treatment will assist in smoothing the appearance of my acne scars, my first treatment is tomorrow, I will keep you guys updated :)
I'm also a acne suffer. I reside in NYC I have been suffering from acne since the age of 15years, I'm now 30 years old. I have tried just about everything, chemical peels, accutane, laser treatments and topical treatments. It was until my dermatologist prescribed Spiralactone along with topical medication Differein that my acne completely cleared. I do experience occasional breakouts during my menstrual cycle however its close to minuscule. My skin is completely clear, I discussed with my Dermatologist various treatments to treat the acne scars left behind and he recommended the Fraxel treatment, a series of 3 treatments. He stated that I was the perfect candidate because I'm very fair skin, he was more than confident stating that this treatment will assist in smoothing the appearance of my acne scars, my first treatment is tomorrow, I will keep you guys updated :)
February 11, 2012
I feel happy for you that your skin became completely clear of acne.. I know how it feels :) I believe that 3 treatment sessions won't be a suffer.. it may take you like only 2 months to finish all the sessions.. please tell me details about your first session.. mine is scheduled to be tomorrow :)
February 11, 2012
Hello Ziyad
Thanks so much for your reply. My treatment plan is 3 sessions on a mthly basis. I underwent my first treatment yesterday. They first put numbing cream for about an hour. Once my face was completely numb, the treatment started, a little uncomfortable but not too bad. After the treatment, I was put cold compressors and sunscreen. I was also prescribed Solodyn to take for a few days because people do experience breakouts after the procedure so this was to prevent this from happening. My face felt like a really bad sunburn but the pain subsided after a few hours. Its Day 1, my face is red and slightly swollen. I will continue to keep u guys updated.
Thanks so much for your reply. My treatment plan is 3 sessions on a mthly basis. I underwent my first treatment yesterday. They first put numbing cream for about an hour. Once my face was completely numb, the treatment started, a little uncomfortable but not too bad. After the treatment, I was put cold compressors and sunscreen. I was also prescribed Solodyn to take for a few days because people do experience breakouts after the procedure so this was to prevent this from happening. My face felt like a really bad sunburn but the pain subsided after a few hours. Its Day 1, my face is red and slightly swollen. I will continue to keep u guys updated.
Thanks for filling us in on how the 2nd session went. Sorry to hear it was more painful. :(