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Pixel laser

What it is: Pixel is a fractional laser resurfacing procedure designed to stimulate collagen growth by creating thousands of microscopic perforations, while leaving the surrounding skin intact.  

What it addresses: Various age related or superficial skin conditions, including:

- Wrinkles
- Acne scars
- Lines
- Uneven pigmentation

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Was it worth it?

Percent of consumer reviews saying "Yes":

86% Tummy tuck
83% Invisalign
83% Blepharoplasty
82% VASER Liposelection
82% Pixel laser
81% Smart Lipo
80% Silicone breast implants
79% Photofacial
78% Lasik
78% Facelift
75% Laser resurfacing
74% Botox
74% Rhinoplasty
72% Permanent makeup
70% Liposuction
67% Active FX
67% Microdermabrasion
66% Chemical peel
64% Juvederm
61% Restylane
58% Sculptra
53% IPL
53% Radiesse
51% Fraxel Laser
50% Mesotherapy
48% Accent XL
44% Zoom teeth whitening
41% Lifestyle lift
37% Lipodissolve
37% Thermage

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Bumps after Pixel Laser to tighten skin?

I'm a 40 year old female and have had 1 in a course of 3 pixel treatments for skin laxity. Everything was fine up until 4 weeks after treatment. Now my once smooth skin is covered in hundreds of noticeable bumps. My questions are: 1. Will more treatments help or make the bumps even more pronounced? 2. How can I get rid of them? 3. Is this normal after Pixel and should I have been informed that the collagen the Pixel stimulates would form bumps? I'm obviously upset and depressed about this so any help/advice would be gratefully received. H x

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sjw
sjw
11/3/08

I have had this same problem. It's been nearly a year with no change. I wish I knew what to do. I'm trying retinol cream now.

m.l.s.
m.l.s.
11/7/08

Wondering how your skin is doing? I am having a similar experience after two
treatments. Did you have any underlying scar tissue that you noticed prior to
treatments? M

sjw
sjw
11/19/08

No. I just thought I had touchy skin. I got something similar after botox. I'm going back as they said they could give me a cream from a compounding pharmacy. I'll let you know how that turns out. SJW

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