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Fraxel to Reduce Acne Scarring - Vancouver, BC
UPDATED FROM Jeff23
2 months post
A little over 1 month
Jeff23December 5, 2013
$1,000
Haven't been able to update for while due to school work but here's some new pictures.
I wish I was able to take some macro shots of my face before the procedure but I did not have the proper lens for my camera. Also, those pictures weren't even that good; so when I am comparing them to seeing my face in mirror, it's hard to quantify any improvements.
There are 2 cystic acne scars, one on each cheek, that I've always paid attention to since they were quite large and deep. Based on memory, I'm pretty sure these 2 scars have improved; they seem slightly shallower but the biggest improvement I'd say is that the edges of the scars have smoothed out and are less defined.
But I can definitely still see the grid pattern of holes on my face.
I wish I was able to take some macro shots of my face before the procedure but I did not have the proper lens for my camera. Also, those pictures weren't even that good; so when I am comparing them to seeing my face in mirror, it's hard to quantify any improvements.
There are 2 cystic acne scars, one on each cheek, that I've always paid attention to since they were quite large and deep. Based on memory, I'm pretty sure these 2 scars have improved; they seem slightly shallower but the biggest improvement I'd say is that the edges of the scars have smoothed out and are less defined.
But I can definitely still see the grid pattern of holes on my face.
UPDATED FROM Jeff23
15 days post
Still slightly pink
Jeff23November 10, 2013
Forgot to mention that on Day 7 I began to use Cetaphil cleanser, Cetaphil daily facial moisturizer with SPF 15 during the day, and the antibacterial ointment (from the clinic) before bed.
Day 15:
Still a little bit pink in the treated areas
Day 15:
Still a little bit pink in the treated areas
Replies (4)
November 12, 2013
Everything is looking great! I can't thank you enough, you sure keep your review updated and so detailed! Love it!
November 17, 2013
Hi Jeff, I have also done this. I did it 3 days ago and my skin was very itching on the 2nd/yesterday and today(3rd day) the scabs fell off when I washed my face, probably because i wasnt gently when rubbing my face. Now the area is red and I can see the new skin, which is not impressive. Like no change, just red. Please let me know if u experienced the same.
Thanks
November 19, 2013
Hi, yes you need to be very careful with your face while the scabs are still present.
Well I believe this procedure is supposed to improve collagen production over time. So you should expect to see results over several months, not immediately.
Or at least that is what I'm hoping for; because like you, I have not noticed much improvement over the past 3 weeks.
December 1, 2013
I am going to get this done some time next year for fine lines around my mouth and chin area. Jeff, thanks for sharing your story and pictures. I can see the improvement in your skin compared to your before pics. You look great! :)
December 2, 2013
From what I read on the acne.org, you cannot really know the outcome until the micro-swilling comes down, which can take between 2 and 6 months. Can you keep us updated by posting more pics at later times?
December 5, 2013
The doctor never referred to it as either of those terms but based on what people say the difference between restore and repair are, I would say this was Fraxel restore because he recommended multiple treatments and it was not a CO2 laser.
UPDATED FROM Jeff23
10 days post
Scabs all gone
Jeff23November 6, 2013
Day 6:
Scabs about 90% gone. For the past few days I have been getting lots of whiteheads where the holes were made. I squeezed many out and read afterwards that I probably shouldn't have done so...
Day 7:
No pictures, but 95% of scabs gone. Just a few left in odd places.
Day 8:
No more scabs! Skin still slightly red. There's a space between two sections the Dr. treated and from there I can definitely see the difference in skin colour
Scabs about 90% gone. For the past few days I have been getting lots of whiteheads where the holes were made. I squeezed many out and read afterwards that I probably shouldn't have done so...
Day 7:
No pictures, but 95% of scabs gone. Just a few left in odd places.
Day 8:
No more scabs! Skin still slightly red. There's a space between two sections the Dr. treated and from there I can definitely see the difference in skin colour
Replies (4)
November 6, 2013
It should be right below the update title and above the text where I go through each day
November 6, 2013
Thanks for the update, you are healing very well! Why were you not supposed to squeeze the white heads?
November 10, 2013
Not sure but that's what many doctors' responses were to those questions.
However, I did notice that when treated areas were squeezed too hard a bit of blood came out of the holes and stayed red for a day or two.
November 6, 2013
Wow Jeff continue with these treatments, they seem to be great.
November 10, 2013
My skin definitely looks much better when you compare it to right after the treatment; but for now, I'm not so sure that my scarring has been reduced.
November 9, 2013
I am thinking of having a few treatments and your review has been very helpful to me! Are you noticing any changes like smaller pores or tighter skin? Thanks!
November 10, 2013
For now there doesn't seem to be much noticeable difference but this treatment is supposed to produce results several months afterwards. So I'll continue to update my review in the next few months and let you know.
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