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Time for Deep and Active FX after 3 X Fraxels & fillers

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Time for Deep and Active FX after 3 X Fraxels & fillers

nickita21
$1,800
I have researched a lot before decided on this procedure. The treatment itself was extremely quick: only 13 minutes. I wonder how do Ablative Profractional full face laser treatments usually take? When I had Fraxels they took about 45 minutes and I was provided with few passes.
This was different. It was also painful, but nothing that could not be handled. Maybe it was because the procedure started over 1,5 hr after the numbing cream was taken off of my face? How long do numbing creams usually work?
After the procedure I sat under ice cold air blowing on my face for over 3 hours which helped a lot! I almost did not swell at all. Without that icy air my skin was burning too much. That was the worst time after the procedure. Even the same evening I had to keep a portable fan close to my face. It helped a lot!
The next morning skin felt ok, not red not even pink, just passes from the laser, it does not hurt. It felt uncomfortable only after I washed my face with Cetaphil - gentle skin cleanser and before put the Avene's Cicalfate. Now feels good, would not go outside to public and took the full week off to heal.
I will keep updating. The recovery is great so far, far easier than I prepared for. I just hope the doctor did maximum to make my skin look better.

nickita21's provider

Jill S. Waibel, MD

Jill S. Waibel, MD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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January 17, 2017

Thanks your for sharing your journey with us. I look forward to your updates. 

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Pictures before the treatment

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Post treatment pictures

nickita21
Treatment was on Thursday evening, that was the worst sensation of burning. I sat under icy cold air for over 3 hours which helped tremendously, I did not swell. Pictures were taken morning after the treatment on Friday.

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