Fraxel Laser (re:store) reviews by RealSelf.com users

50% said worth it (67 reviews)       50% said not worth it (67 reviews)
Cost of Fraxel Laser: $2,569 (average of 134 reviews)

Fraxel laser description:  Fraxel laser is used to reduce the appearance of your facial wrinkles, skin discolorations, acne scars, age spots, hyperpigmentation, or stretch marks.

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104 people found this Fraxel Laser review helpful:

Fraxel works but......

I've read the reviews from a couple gals that have not done well with Fraxel. I am really sad to see that it hasn't worked because it does cost quite a bit of money and is uncomfortable. I have done well with Fraxel treatments myself and recently added it to the menu at the medical spa I run. I think the big thing... Full Fraxel Laser review

Published Nov 9, 2007 by Sarah Gibson

Most helpful critical review

79 people found this Fraxel Laser review helpful:

Don’t be talked into trying fraxel on acne scars

I don’t know where to begin. I went to a dermatologist about my acne scarring in February and he sold me on the Fraxel laser. I ended up having two consultations and also doing Internet research, the latter of which he assured me was to be taken with a grain of salt because upset customers “often use message... Full Fraxel Laser review

Published Aug 29, 2007
Not yet convinced ~ Fraxel Laser was NOT worth it
Hong Kong   Hong Kong  Aug 15, 2008  Cost: $2,400  Pain: Uncomfortable
So far have had 2 fraxel laser treatments, each about 3 weeks apart. I am not yet convinced it has done that much in treating the nasal lines, and... more

Procedure alright; no results ~ Fraxel Laser was NOT worth it
Lunat   California  Aug 12, 2008  Cost: $4,000  Pain: Mild
The procedure did not hurt too bad as the doctor's office was great about numbing cream.  After 2 years, my skin is neither tighter nor... more

Left a white spot. terrible ~ Fraxel Laser was NOT worth it
Jkim   Washington D.C.   Aug 12, 2008  Cost: $2,000  Pain: Uncomfortable
I had some freckling I wanted to get rid of. That was it! Other than that nothing was wrong with my face. My dermatologist recommended this... more

Complete disappointment ~ Fraxel Laser was NOT worth it
Muhair   Big Island, Hawaii  Aug 6, 2008  Cost: $1,000  Pain: Uncomfortable
In April 2008 I had fraxel laser treatment around the mouth and btwn the eyebrows. Am 58 and have fairly pronouced vertical lines btwn mouth and... more

Destroyed my skin ~ Fraxel Laser was NOT worth it
DeeDeeK   Columbus, GA  Jul 27, 2008  Cost: $1,200  Pain: Severe
Fraxel ruined my skin. I had a series of treatments and my skin looks much worse. I first had a series of photo facials which evened out my skin... more

Terrible experience ~ Fraxel Laser was NOT worth it
Roki tom   Orlando, FL  Jul 25, 2008  Cost: $1,600  Pain: Severe
I had 4 sessions about 10 months ago. They were very painful with and without numbing cream. After each treatment my face was red for 2 weeks,... more

Extremely expensive, painful and poor results ~ Fraxel Laser was NOT worth it
  Little Rock, AR  Jul 21, 2008  Cost: $5,200  Pain: Severe
Being a redhead and very fair skinned, I have a large amount of freckling on my arms and was told that this procedure would work really well to... more

Hate the results - hyperpigmentation ~ Fraxel Laser was NOT worth it
  New York City  Jul 18, 2008  Cost: $4,000  Pain: Severe
I gave birth to two kids so I could take the pain and couple of days of downtime. The procedure ruined my face. I have always had "GOOD... more

Destroyed my skin! ~ Fraxel Laser was NOT worth it
Sally.t.   Pasadena, CA  Jul 16, 2008  Cost: $1,000  Pain: Severe
My first Fraxel must have been set at a low setting, and I was happy with the results. The second Fraxel must've been set quite a bit higher, was... more

Not worth the money ~ Fraxel Laser was NOT worth it
Sunnysal   Long Island, NY  Jul 16, 2008  Cost: $5,400  Pain: Uncomfortable
The doctor was great and the pain not too bad but I didn't see any improvement at all after my first treatment. Which makes me wonder if the... more

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