Would you get Fraxel done at a MediSpa
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Mon Jul 22, 2013 2:40 am

Hi Guys,

I'm just after some opinions here.

I am 31 years old. No wrinkles yet ( a few very fine lines - can only seem them with a magnified mirror).

I've been thinking about some preventative measures and came across a deal offering Fraxel at a laser clinic for $500!

What do we think?
Should I only be getting Fraxel done at a doctors surgery?
Should I wait till i have wrinkles to get Fraxel done?

Any thoughts/suggestions would greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Nicole

free skin care · Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:08 am

Doctor's office for sure! If you see coupons or deals that are too good to be true, they probably are! Usually places that offer really good deals on things like this means they have a new esthatician that needs practice and they want you to be their guinea pig and when it comes to things like yor face, I don't think cheaping out is the right route. I would definitely find a reputable cosmetic dermatologist who is educated and experienced and does his/her own treatments instead of their technicians to do it.

free skin care · Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:11 am

And besides, fraxel is most likely not the right route for a 31 yr old. A good doctor can give you a better route for what's best for you

Tue Jul 23, 2013 3:13 am

Thanks for your thoughts.

I guess I'm after more preventative measures and as much as I hate to admit this.... (please don't judge me) but I saw that Kim K get fraxel and to prevent wrinkles + her skins is great!

But your right I know better than to get a cosmetic procedure done at a medispa!

Thanks
Nicole Embarassed

free skin care · Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:22 am

I work at a medispa so I have a different perspective. I wouldn't get I done at 31 no matter where I had it done. You leave the building looking like hamburger meat. There is significant down time.

If you want to keep your young skin without the downtime and with low risk - get a CIT Microneedling. It offers similar results without the risk of hypopigmentation, burns and without having to hide in your house for a week.

free skin care · Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:30 am

There are many other routes to take for a 31 yr old like IPL or genesis treatments to help with fine lines and complexion and why not start with retinol to boost up your collagen production therefore helping to prevent and also Botox helps prevent as well. If there are certain wrinkles that are bugging you, see a good doctor about administering Botox (I highly advise xeomin instead of Botox for a 31yr old). Besides Kim k is getting a lot more done than just fraxel

free skin care · Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:39 am

Having done Fraxel at 45, I would not recommend it as a preventative. I don't even recommend it all to be honest as it did more harm to my skin than help.
The downtime and recovery is harsh, at least it was for me.
My motto is to not do it unless you need it.
Dermarolling occasionally, light peels and/or retin-A would be a better option in my opinion.
Retin-A and I don't get along but I wish we did! If you start to get the 11's, then some light Botox to prevent the lines from getting worse would have been my only other preventative (had I known at your age).

free skin care · Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:42 pm

BCgirl wrote:

Doctor's office for sure! If you see coupons or deals that are too good to be true, they probably are! Usually places that offer really good deals on things like this means they have a new esthatician that needs practice and they want you to be their guinea pig and when it comes to things like yor face, I don't think cheaping out is the right route. I would definitely find a reputable cosmetic dermatologist who is educated and experienced and does his/her own treatments instead of their technicians to do it.

I dont even know what Fraxel is (ok stop laughing people

) but I agree.

I tried some Groupon type deals for laser hair removal, with four different places. 3 out of the 4 were absolute nightmares and I had terrible experiences. Was refunded in each case.

In general, if you are seeking any cosmetic procedure through a deal type site, I would be extremely cautious...and I would definitely investigate the place before forking over any money. If ANYTHING seems off to you, run the hell away. Shock

free skin care · Wed Jul 24, 2013 12:59 am

I agree with the folks that say not to do fraxel preventatively. You are still very young, try retin-a or retinoids consistently. The only good think about having acne for me has been using retinoids since I was a teen. Other than my acne scars, my skin is quite good. No wrinkles except for laugh lines around my eyes. Use a good skincare regiment as your preventative, not fraxel. At most, add a micro current or LED device.

Wed Jul 24, 2013 2:03 am

Thanks for all your comments guy.

I already use a derma-roller with a retinal A cream. but like many people on here I have to limit my retinal a use as my skin starts to peel if I use too much.

I appreciate you opinions and will hold off on the Fraxel for the time being.

Thanks
Nicole

free skin care · Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:32 am

Instead of gravel for your age, how about IPL or genesis treatments to start with

Thu Jul 25, 2013 1:41 am

Hi Guys,

Just a quick update.

Went to see a cosmetic surgeon today.

He basically said due to my olive skin tone I'd probably be doing more harm than good by getting fraxel. He recommended retinal A and botox if I'm really desperate for something.

He also said IPL was for beauticians and was not recommended by the medical profession (which I found interesting)

Thanks for all your posts.

I really appreciate it!
Nicole

free skin care · Thu Jul 25, 2013 6:25 am

Did you like him? His comment about IPL seems a little odd.

Although if you have olive skin (Fitzpatrick scale type 3-4), then he is correctly that and an IPL wouldn't do much for you.

free skin care · Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:05 am

LauraLizzie wrote:

Did you like him? His comment about IPL seems a little odd.

Although if you have olive skin (Fitzpatrick scale type 3-4), then he is correctly that and an IPL wouldn't do much for you.

Yes that is true that the comment made about IPL is very odd. Having been in the field of cosmetic surgery and knowing top surgeons, I've never come across one to blow off Ipl treatments if done correctly. IPL has certainly gone mainstream and you can find a bunch of cheap IPl treatments on groupon and your hole in the wall medi-spa, but if you find a good place then you can see some great benefits with Ipl.

free skin care · Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:31 am

I have always found the IPL's to be of use. Again, that is an odd statement. I do also know that for olive tone skin it is different. The IPL picks up the pink tones from your pigment, which is why it is recommended for those with rosacea.

Fri Jul 26, 2013 12:36 am

I actually asked him about IPL (given that it had been suggested here)and his exact words to me were:

"IPL is the worst thing you can do for you skin. We (I assume he was talking about doctors?)leave it the the beauticians to ruin peoples skin"

Other than that I found him to be very professional. I went in their with my credit card and would have purchased any procedure he had recommended (within reason) but instead I left empty handed after a free 30 minute consultation.

free skin care · Fri Jul 26, 2013 6:34 am

^ yes, and to that comment about leaving IPL treatment to beauticians to do is very true. iPL treatments have become do mainstream that hole in the wall spas are doing it which this should solely be left to trained nurses and doctors. It's no wonder we see horror stories of IPL gone wrong like stripping etc. because beauticians are guessing at your settings, and even if you aren't a good candidate for it due to skin tone they won't tell you because it's refusing money. Thus, answering your question about fraxel done at a spa!

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