Fraxel Restore for Photoaging- Waterford, Ireland

Some of the wrinkles and fine lines are returning, There was an extremely stubborn on on my right brow area. It's shallow and it is still much improved from before I started on Fraxel some months ago. But after 4 treatments it refuses to go away completely. It's just not so wide or deep any more. Likewise there is a stubborn wrinkle in the middle of my forehead that was there already and while perhaps a little shorter than it was, it too refuses to go away. I would still deem the treatment just about "worth it" though because there are fewer wrinkles and fine lines on my forehead than their were before I had my first treatment. I think a CO2 laser might be a better option but I have not persuaded a doctor to use one yet, perhaps because I am only 33.

I had my 4th Fraxel Restore treatment today. Unlike the previous occasions this time it was extremely painful, most likely because I had been using Retin-A up to 2 days beforehand, forgetting that would probably make it hurt more due to increased light sensitivity. I am very pleased as the wrinkles all appear to be gone. However from past experience I know that much of this is the swelling, and once it wears off it will become clearer how much of an improvement there actually has been. I will upload a new photo shortly.

The swelling is wearing off now so I can see how much progress has actually been made. The wrinkles on the right side of my forehead have faded further, but are not gone. The centre of my forehead remains full of creases and my forehead still covered in pores, but Inhad them before I started Fraxel, Overall I feel it has been worth it so far, but that a third session may be needed.