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FRAXEL MAKES YOUR SKIN WORSE!! DON'T DO IT!
UPDATED FROM evilfraxel
Some logic for you to think about: - The...
evilfraxelMay 25, 2011
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Some logic for you to think about:
- The doctors say the result will be like you got a sunburn. But think about it. Sunburns and sun exposure are the number one factor to premature aging. Why would you pay to get a sunburn? And it's not just a mild sunburn at that, it's like you're getting 10 years worth of sunburns in one 20 minute sitting.
DON'T DO FRAXEL!
- Fraxel advertises itself as "non-invasive" and "re-surfacing" but this is all lies! They say they remove the top layers of your skin but in actuality the laser goes way deeper than that. The top two layers of your skin are maybe 500 nm thick and the wavelength of Fraxel is 1500 nm!! Think about that!
DON'T DO FRAXEL!
- Fraxel proclaims to be FDA approved. But did you know that the procedure to approve medical devices through the FDA (which includes the Fraxel laser) is not stringent and is corrupt? Search youtube "FDA corruption" for specific medical device complaints. Be weary! Don't mess up your face like I did.
DON'T DO FRAXEL!
- You really, really want to get rid of your acne scars? Have you tried the other procedures first? The tried, tested and true procedures that take a few months to work but don't ruin your skin and your face? First try micro-needling, or microdermabrasion, or chemical peels. Never do a laser. They are way too harsh for your precious skin.
DON'T DO FRAXEL!
- You don't believe the reviews on here that say they've suffered fat loss, oil gland destruction, hair loss, eye damage, etc, google the different types of cosmetic lasers and what they're advertising them for. There are lasers out there that promise to melt fat for those overweight, and there are lasers that promise to destroy oil glands for those who sweat too much, and of course hair removal lasers, etc etc. Lasers are all the same!! And if one can do that, then all of them can destroy.
DON'T DO FRAXEL!
- Btw, fat loss means your face will change dramatically. You will suffer traumatic identity loss and your life will abruptly stop. Take this seriously. This is the least I can do since I can't change the FDA, I can't stop the company, I can't even get my review closer to the front of this website. If you read this. Please listen to your intuition and your gut feeling.
DON'T DO FRAXEL!
- If you are still set on doing Fraxel. Please, ask for a test spot first! Do a test spot of about an inch by an inch (the smaller the better), and you'll be glad you did a test spot first before your full face. Why? Because I guarantee you that you will see the difference between your skin and the Fraxel damaged skin. It'll be like night and day. Do a test spot first!
DON'T DO FRAXEL!
- The doctors say the result will be like you got a sunburn. But think about it. Sunburns and sun exposure are the number one factor to premature aging. Why would you pay to get a sunburn? And it's not just a mild sunburn at that, it's like you're getting 10 years worth of sunburns in one 20 minute sitting.
DON'T DO FRAXEL!
- Fraxel advertises itself as "non-invasive" and "re-surfacing" but this is all lies! They say they remove the top layers of your skin but in actuality the laser goes way deeper than that. The top two layers of your skin are maybe 500 nm thick and the wavelength of Fraxel is 1500 nm!! Think about that!
DON'T DO FRAXEL!
- Fraxel proclaims to be FDA approved. But did you know that the procedure to approve medical devices through the FDA (which includes the Fraxel laser) is not stringent and is corrupt? Search youtube "FDA corruption" for specific medical device complaints. Be weary! Don't mess up your face like I did.
DON'T DO FRAXEL!
- You really, really want to get rid of your acne scars? Have you tried the other procedures first? The tried, tested and true procedures that take a few months to work but don't ruin your skin and your face? First try micro-needling, or microdermabrasion, or chemical peels. Never do a laser. They are way too harsh for your precious skin.
DON'T DO FRAXEL!
- You don't believe the reviews on here that say they've suffered fat loss, oil gland destruction, hair loss, eye damage, etc, google the different types of cosmetic lasers and what they're advertising them for. There are lasers out there that promise to melt fat for those overweight, and there are lasers that promise to destroy oil glands for those who sweat too much, and of course hair removal lasers, etc etc. Lasers are all the same!! And if one can do that, then all of them can destroy.
DON'T DO FRAXEL!
- Btw, fat loss means your face will change dramatically. You will suffer traumatic identity loss and your life will abruptly stop. Take this seriously. This is the least I can do since I can't change the FDA, I can't stop the company, I can't even get my review closer to the front of this website. If you read this. Please listen to your intuition and your gut feeling.
DON'T DO FRAXEL!
- If you are still set on doing Fraxel. Please, ask for a test spot first! Do a test spot of about an inch by an inch (the smaller the better), and you'll be glad you did a test spot first before your full face. Why? Because I guarantee you that you will see the difference between your skin and the Fraxel damaged skin. It'll be like night and day. Do a test spot first!
DON'T DO FRAXEL!
UPDATED FROM evilfraxel
More food for thought: - There are no long...
evilfraxelMay 25, 2011
more food for thought:
- There are no long term studies regarding the side effects of Fraxel or any other fractional laser. There are no independent studies done on Fraxel. There are no studies period! I had to learn the hard way about all these things after. Please, do yourself a huge favor and skip Fraxel and any other laser!
DON'T DO FRAXEL!
- Fraxel has only been around about 5 years. And 2 and an half of those years were in clinical trials. It took the FDA like 20 years before they acknowledged that anti-depressants may be linked to suicide. And they still allow the sale of diabetes drugs that are known to cause heart attacks, because, as they claim "it's equivalent danger" to the other drugs currently out on the market. Do not trust the FDA to protect you.
DON'T DO FRAXEL
- There are no long term studies regarding the side effects of Fraxel or any other fractional laser. There are no independent studies done on Fraxel. There are no studies period! I had to learn the hard way about all these things after. Please, do yourself a huge favor and skip Fraxel and any other laser!
DON'T DO FRAXEL!
- Fraxel has only been around about 5 years. And 2 and an half of those years were in clinical trials. It took the FDA like 20 years before they acknowledged that anti-depressants may be linked to suicide. And they still allow the sale of diabetes drugs that are known to cause heart attacks, because, as they claim "it's equivalent danger" to the other drugs currently out on the market. Do not trust the FDA to protect you.
DON'T DO FRAXEL
Replies (2)
March 21, 2016
Anti-depressants are also linked to the successful treatment of depression. Terrible example. Acne scars are not equivalent to depression or diabetes. All of these treatments have risks. Even Acetaminophen, Tylenol, can and has been deadly. Medicine is a field of relative risk. I'm so sorry for what has happened to your skin/face but millions of us have had our lives and quality of life saved by antidepressants (many more than individuals with increased suicidal thoughts) and having lost more than one relative to diabetes complications I really don't appreciate this comparison. Also, I know dozens of people who love fraxel treatments. I have reservations about the procedure for many of the before mentioned reasons but please don't over sell your argument. Best of luck.
April 4, 2017
I agree!! FRAXEL is a big risk! The day I went to get my fraxel from a very reputed doctor to fix some minor acne scars, the cousin say my skin and said, wow you skin is glowing, why are you even getting laser? And 20 days days since that procedure, my skin is botched, pigmented, white spots and I have no idea how this is going to resolve itself. Never again!!!
April 1, 2019
I have the white spots too. This all took a while to show up - and unevenly pigmented areas, very sensitive skin now, etc. The women who do this often - the ones who work in these clinics and get it done often, look abnormally pale and strange to me.
UPDATED FROM evilfraxel
DON'T DO FRAXEL! - also, while you read...
evilfraxelMay 25, 2011
DON'T DO FRAXEL!
- also, while you read the reviews on this website, please pay attention to the dates of the review. A good "Worth it" review is usually written like a week after the procedure. The swelling doesn't go down for about 6 months and damage doesn't show up till later. Notice that the "Not worth it" reviews are all over a year or so later?! Also, notice that there are now reviews that were initially positive but the reviewer have now reversed their opinion because as time went on, the damage started to surface?! Be smart about the research you do.
DON'T DO FRAXEL!!
- also, while you read the reviews on this website, please pay attention to the dates of the review. A good "Worth it" review is usually written like a week after the procedure. The swelling doesn't go down for about 6 months and damage doesn't show up till later. Notice that the "Not worth it" reviews are all over a year or so later?! Also, notice that there are now reviews that were initially positive but the reviewer have now reversed their opinion because as time went on, the damage started to surface?! Be smart about the research you do.
DON'T DO FRAXEL!!
Replies (4)
February 4, 2015
So true! The more time that goes by, the more of that shriveled, orange peel effect I see!
March 20, 2016
Thank you so much. Even after the horror you have gone through, and what reckless people did to your life, you still have the good will and good heart to want to help others, to warn others so that the same thing doesn't happen. Thank you so very much for trying to prevent others from going through this. I myself was contemplating fraxel, but I will never do it, nor any laser now. Yours is the loud voice of reason among a cacophany of confusing and conflicting opinions and downright lies!
January 10, 2017
I started with a negative review and am now changing my mind. WHY? Because at first I had orange peel skin and it seemed as though my fine lines were worse. I was wrong. I have my cheeks treated only and left my forehead alone. It has been almost 1 year and my cheeks are smooth. My forehead, though, looks awful. I will point out that I had clear and brilliant done and not the full power fraxel. I had some pore damage but only where there were large hair follicles on only when the laser was full setting. I am going back for a full face treatment on the lowest setting. My advice is weigh what is important to you. My skin was rough from sun damage and where I have been treated it is probably 10 times smoother than the untreated area. If you sit in stare into a mirror then youre going to find issues. I've had no fat loss and none of the other issues but im sure it depends greatly on the settings, preparation and the practitioner. I wish I could go back in time and wear more sunscreen but I cant. So if i have to have a few pores that look large verses what they used to look like then so be it. Maybe fraxel is overkill for some people. Try microneedling or clear and brilliant first and wait 6 months in between sessions. Give your skin time to heal. And YES the doctors lie. ALL of them. They will never admit to any complications EVER. So dont be expecting them to concede to your issues. The question is: is it worth the risk to you? Seems like its 50/50 for people
November 19, 2023
My pores appear better after dual but woke with weird diag lines under left inner eye this morn that weren't there before (poss from eyes closed during sleep) but not happening on other eye and didn't happen before. I went in for lip lines that drove me mad but they are still there. Dr's assistant did mine so that was a worry
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