CO2 Fraxel Laser Review 3 Sessions Later - Did My Old Atrophic Acne Scars Improve? |

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  • Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024

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  • @michxmash
    @michxmash  2 года назад +9

    EDIT: Blog Post wp.me/p6Bk4r-4oj
    After weeks of scripting to gather my thoughts, selecting the best photos given the time frame between different acne scar treatments, filming for an hour, dealing with audio issues, computer shutting off mid-editing... The video for my results from 3 CO2 Fraxel Laser sessions is finally live! I'm still working on the blog post which will have before and after photos in regular colour as well as black and white. Stay tuned!

  • @lindsayhadden4043
    @lindsayhadden4043 Год назад +12

    I love that you point out that your scars only really look bad when you purposefully put yourself in bad lighting and examine your skin because I do the same thing! Lol… in normal lighting my skin looks fine but I purposely get in bad lighting so I can examine my skin and then I get upset because I feel like my skin looks horrible. I gotta stop being so hard on myself because no one sees me in the worst lighting possible and I just set myself up to be upset. Lol. I’m just glad I’m not the only one. 💛🙂

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  Год назад +2

      We can't help but get obsessive over insecurities like that at the beginning, but it's always good when we can move forward from it :) Positive mindset is key

  • @ZeeDooley
    @ZeeDooley 2 года назад +14

    Hi Michelle! Thank you for your excellent review of your experience with CO2 Fraxel Laser! I love that you went into detail about how you perceived your acne scars and we perceive things compared to what others see. Your skin has always looked so vibrant and fresh, but now I can see the refined texture and more of a glow radiating from within! Thank you so much for this video!

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching Zack! Are you thinking about getting another session?

  • @gracekau7908
    @gracekau7908 2 года назад +4

    I love this video. One of the best I’ve watched specifically on CO2 lasers . I find it so helpful that you’ve extensively shared about your acne scarring history and how much you’ve covered about your CO2 laser journey.

  • @p.y.6581
    @p.y.6581 2 года назад +7

    I suffered from acne for many years too. Luckily I don't have obvious acne scars. But it's interesting to learn about this kind of treatments. Thank you for the video and the recommendations.

  • @martin_wood
    @martin_wood Год назад +9

    Yeah I had the same experience with fraxel. First treatment was intense but brought the most results compared to anything else (Microneedling, dermabrasion, TCA across). Only thing about fraxel is it ain’t cheap. I would think that subcision would help with the indented scars, but looks like u got good results with the laser!

    • @ProvocativePixels
      @ProvocativePixels Год назад

      Did it help with your pores?

    • @martin_wood
      @martin_wood Год назад

      @@ProvocativePixels pores wasn’t something I was looking to smooth back then, mostly scarring. Pores are more superficial so I would imagine stuff like Microneedling would help for that too

    • @beautifulhope861
      @beautifulhope861 Год назад +2

      ​@Trent I'm currently getting coolpeel laser done, I've had 2 sessions so far and going for my last treatment next week. I have textured skin and very large pores all over my face. I have noticed some improvement but so far not enough for the $1950 I've spent. Hoping that my last session really helps, normally the skin will continue improving 3 months after the laser. 🤞

    • @vinigang4824
      @vinigang4824 3 месяца назад

      @@beautifulhope861how's your skin did it improve ? Atleast by 40%

  • @couchprincess698
    @couchprincess698 Год назад +3

    I see a huge difference.
    I’m sure you feel even more beautiful.
    I’ve done 2 micro needling with PRP and 2 Fraxel. I see a major difference in scaring. I still have pores but not as large.

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  Год назад +2

      I feel the same about my pores as well! Thanks for sharing the procedures you got done, very similar to what I did 😊

  • @Taleexox
    @Taleexox 2 года назад +6

    Was always curious about CO2 Fraxel. I’ve had regular fraxel done and didn’t see as much improvement as I was led on to believe. It was at the beginning of my acne scar journey so maybe I didn’t have proper expectations. If I saw any results, it was not instant. I felt the same way about microneedling. I thought when I was healing I saw results but that was just the inflammation. I can definitely say out of the 6 treatments I had - it smoothened out my scars a lot. It took around 6-8 months after the CIT (collagen induced treatments) to see anything noticeable. I spent so much time comparing all of my before and afters from each treatment. I had TCA done twice as well. TCA made my bigger scars more noticeable as they got wider. But they did get less shallow. I ended up going back to school so theres no budget for any treatments anytime soon but I’m already thinking i’m going to go back to Micro needling (because of the downtime, affordability, and consistency). I would love to know know more about subscision as well! I have one or two scars that I think would really benefit from it. I’ve also read some horror stories regarding that treatment.
    P.s how long did it take to see results? Was it instant after the first round of treatment and healing?

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  2 года назад +2

      Thank you for sharing! After the inflammation settled I definitely noticed a smoother appearance. As I waited a few months I noticed the most indented scars on each cheek seemed to be more lifted. Perhaps I should wait another 3 months since 3-6 months seems to be commonly recommended in seeing results.

    • @Rohit-rx5rz
      @Rohit-rx5rz Год назад +1

      Which is the best effective treatment without any side effects

    • @Rohit-rx5rz
      @Rohit-rx5rz Год назад +1

      This co2 laser?

  • @vanessameli7677
    @vanessameli7677 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience and making this video. I'm so glad I found your page! I really resonated with a lot of the things you said about how you viewed your skin prior to treatments. I suffered with acne for many years and scarring as a result from it and it's always been a source of shame and low self esteem for me. I'm now 36 and seem to have a better control over my acne. Last year I had a few professional sessions of microneedling with PRP, which helped me start to see some minor improvement to my overall skin texture and quality and recently started a series of fractional laser treatments (Fotona Deep Frac). My provider suggested I go down this route first and complete a series of 3-4 laser treatments, with some saline injections on scarring around my nose that were very deep. I've just completed my 2nd treatment last week after seeing some really great results after my first treatment, which was about 8 weeks ago. My pores looked significant smaller and saw some lifting of my scars. The saline injections really helped lift some of the deep scarring around my nose, so I'm hopeful I'll continue to see improvement after I fully heal after this second treatment.
    I've been asked to wait 3 months to see my full results before my third treatment and I'm considering the CO2 for my third treatment as I think this may be the better route to go since the Fotona isn't as strong of a treatment as CO2. I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons still. The price is a definite con, but the Fotana laser in my area costs $850 plus, $620 for the saline injections/scar revision but am starting to feel going with a next treatment with the CO2 may be the better route! Your results are wonderful! Thanks again for sharing in detail.

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so much for sharing all the treatments you've tried!! I've never heard of the Fotona laser before, nice to know it's another option for acne scar revision

  • @ophelia777_
    @ophelia777_ 2 года назад +5

    Thank you for being so honest!

  • @belidominguez9716
    @belidominguez9716 9 месяцев назад

    ❤❤❤❤ thanks for sharing this story. So helpful to share how you felt and the process that many of us that suffer with scarring.

  • @chimmychonga7793
    @chimmychonga7793 Год назад +4

    At 23 I’m lucky to have a great paying job the co2 is pricey asf but it’s worth it as I’m a week after my first session and I’m already healed pore size down and some scars are returning to normal honestly it’s on a person to person basis like she said and since my skin heals really good I got lucky and it’s improved crazy

    • @travmacl4419
      @travmacl4419 Год назад

      May I ask about the reduction of pore size please. I have large pores (always been embarrassed) and I feel they're getting bigger as I age.
      Could you also go into cost and where you're from.
      Much appreciated.

  • @jenadamsuk
    @jenadamsuk 3 месяца назад

    Great document of your journey - super result! Just shows that consistency is the key

  • @57Ryuk
    @57Ryuk Год назад

    I came here from your blogpost on your website. I appreciate the grounded perspective of the experience, pros and cons, doubly so from another person of color. Something to save up for in the future perhaps. You look radiant and I hope you feel that way now too that the results seemed to have settled in.

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for looking at both my blog post and video! I'm glad it helped you in some way. I feel like my skin got a second chance and I definitely feel more confident about it than before 😊

  • @brendagsg9472
    @brendagsg9472 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for being so thorough in explaining all of this, great video 💕

  • @MarryS-ty9xm
    @MarryS-ty9xm 2 года назад +4

    i see that a lot of people has a long healing time .for me i made 2 sessions and i was cheap enough 70-120€ in greece ..i had redness for 2 days ..and not those marks like burning skin like i see at other videos ..i saw improvement after 3-4 months from my first session ..that is the time you need and now i will wait to see again because i did these days ! Don’t forget to wear sunscreen 🧸

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for sharing your experience! Now that 6 months have passed since my last session, I do feel like my skin is looking smoother and plumper ^.^

    • @MarryS-ty9xm
      @MarryS-ty9xm 2 года назад

      @@michxmash i am happy for you ….you have to continue i think ..to see the improvement..you won’t regret this ! it worths 🧸 good luck ! 😍

  • @MChristina
    @MChristina Год назад +1

    damn that's a huge improvement. I'm thinking of getting co2 laser too

  • @antz3713
    @antz3713 Месяц назад

    Hey! I am a male hispanic considering this procedure. Did the office you worked with use lower settings because of your skin tone? I have heard some things online saying that skin tones like mine, I would say Fitz 4, are not even good candidates. My skin is darker than yours but i'm not dark enough to be 5. Also, What you received is fractional and not full ablative laser, correct? Sorry some of this stuff has been confusing for me especially with my skin tone. I have an appointment monday with a clinic in Colorado for a consult. I am just worried they're going to tell me im not a good candidate when maybe theres a doctor out there that knows more of what they're doing and would say I am.

  • @vanevarela
    @vanevarela Год назад

    Hi Michelle! Just found your channel and i watched your healing video, just loved it! Thanks a lot for being so blunt and for sharing very detailed information, all the things we all are wondering, but nobody tells you. I’m about to begin with CO2 and I’m really nervous, my scars are very similar to yours, but I’m not sure if I have control over my acne, I mean, I know it gets bad with the junk food, my period, etc, trying daily to reduce those and i have a good skin care routine, but u know, suddenly another pimple pups up.. with so many years with scars, being positive its dificult, but i definitely your skin looks amazing, I hope get as good results as yours..

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  Год назад

      Best of luck! I'm glad my videos help you out ☺️

  • @Kez1a1
    @Kez1a1 2 года назад +2

    A minimum of 1.5 mm roller/stamp (use numbing cream if required) every few months. Male....been rolling/stamping for five years....eliminated all my box scars...have even used a 3.0mm roller .

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  2 года назад +1

      Amazing! I was having a hard time using a 0.5mm stamp on myself (then again, no numbing cream was used lol)

  • @acog6186
    @acog6186 10 дней назад

    Nice video, how much did each session cost though

  • @nawhatererr
    @nawhatererr Год назад +1

    Thank you for your time and the story you shared. I had one laser treatement so far and 3 day in my skin looks totally normal ( dry outter layer of skin a bit rough) like nothing was done. I have my 2 ns session planned in a month and cant wait.
    Yup, it hurts!

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  Год назад

      The strength could've been lighter for various reasons. I know for the following sessions I did, the derm was considerate of the time between the last session, my period, what actives I used prior, etc.!

  • @April-lp7pp
    @April-lp7pp 10 месяцев назад

    I realize the necklines are from the way I sleep. I sleep on my side and lay on my shoulder, or I throw my arms up over my head all night. I've had them since I was in my teens, but now they're very visible.

  • @michaelbonilla8045
    @michaelbonilla8045 7 месяцев назад

    I'm glad I'm done with my treatments the pain is underrated especially when the tech is negligent with the cold air

  • @spanishjohn420
    @spanishjohn420 26 дней назад

    was it a fraxel laser (which is a non ablative laser) or was it a fractional ablative co2 laser? Fraxel isn't the same as fractional co2

  • @danielawendland1083
    @danielawendland1083 2 года назад +2

    Have you tried quitting coffee and white wine? (seriously). These were my problem causes (one cup of coffee or one glass of wine resulted in deep pimples in my skin after one or two days).
    I switched to tea and red wine for many years and have only recently discovered, that my skin now no longer reacts to coffee.

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  2 года назад +1

      I don't drink alcohol because I have the Asian Glow gene :D With coffee, I've only noticed my skin's hydration levels change if I increase my consumption, but I've never seen a direct impact on my acne. My breakouts mostly stem from what I eat (too much sugar or anything that upsets my stomach). I recently started lowering my coffee intake so we'll see how that goes!

  • @katequark
    @katequark 2 года назад +1

    Hi Michelle, congratulations with amazing results 🥹 your skin looks so much smoother now, wooow!!
    Did you see the improvement in pores after the first session already? Or only after the full 3 sessions? Thank you 💖

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  2 года назад +2

      Thank you!! My husband was actually the first to mention my pores to me when I asked him if he saw any improvements after the first session! This was when the swelling subdued as well so no trickery from the inflammation.

  • @veeni9
    @veeni9 8 месяцев назад

    The improvement is permanent thus for? I have mild box scars on my cheek and nose and several are deep and hoping to get them sorted

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  8 месяцев назад

      Yes in terms of acne scars, it is permanent! 😁 Make sure your acne is well under control before investing in procedures to correct scarring.

  • @charlesjovellano1309
    @charlesjovellano1309 Год назад

    did you do Fraxel repair? your skin looks great!

  • @justrecipes3625
    @justrecipes3625 Год назад

    How much time did you give ur skin before second n third session ?
    Hope to hear back from you soon

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  Год назад

      I believe it was around 2 months between my 2nd and 3rd session, only because I did not want to deal with the aftercare during the holiday season. Otherwise I would've got the 3rd session done a month after the 2nd one.

  • @drwho9319
    @drwho9319 Год назад

    did bellafill 3 years ago, looked AMAZING. But the skin went back to normal. Decided to do CO2 Fraxel, my skin looks the same after the 2 week healing phase. Is this normal? I dont event see a slight change, it looks the exact same.... I am asking because dermatologist have a salesmen approach, so I do not know who to ask or go to.

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  Год назад

      CO2 results can take 3, 6, even 12 months to see the changes. I actually noticed some deeper scars looking better after the 12 month mark. It also depends the number of sessions you did, how strong they were, how your individual healing is... All in all, patience is key!

  • @minakshirajput7498
    @minakshirajput7498 Год назад +1

    Fractional laser after make-up how many time

  • @jollybell5452
    @jollybell5452 Год назад +1

    It improved a lot

  • @theniceones1613
    @theniceones1613 11 месяцев назад

    Quick question. Why does her face look wet?

  • @ProvocativePixels
    @ProvocativePixels Год назад

    Did you find it helped with your poors? And what’s your skin care routine now?

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  Год назад +1

      Yes I like how my pores look! I mentioned it in the video ☺️ I just uploaded a morning skincare routine if you're still curious!

  • @sashapalma3360
    @sashapalma3360 Год назад

    Hi great video! I currently have boxcar scars and ice pick scars, would CO2 be able to help fix these? It seems like you have more rolling scars, as mine are a bit deeper. Thanks!

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  Год назад

      I always hear about TCA peels being great for icepick scars! Dr Davin Lim has an instagram account @101.skin - shares a lot of before and afters of various scar treatments and procedures. It definitely helped give me an idea of what to put my money towards!

  • @ujjwal......
    @ujjwal...... 2 года назад +1

    I've small pores...will it helpful plz reply ❤️

  • @pattymagill9501
    @pattymagill9501 Год назад +1

    Great video but there was no mention on weather you had ablative or non-ablatice co2. Tremendous difference between the two.

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  Год назад +1

      It was non-ablative as a fractional laser was used!

  • @sweetpea6230
    @sweetpea6230 5 месяцев назад

    Who did your procedure

  • @Skeptouchos
    @Skeptouchos 8 месяцев назад

    Off topic but you have really pretty eyes!

  • @giadac.8677
    @giadac.8677 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your experience.

  • @user-dw3hx3dk2o
    @user-dw3hx3dk2o 2 года назад

    Hi Michelle! I just ran into your videos and so funny because my name is also Michelle and I am half Asian. Not sure if you are half korean yet like I am but either way, we definitely share similar skin issues. I’m 10 years older than you and looking into getting co2 fractional done. I did the full abrasive in my late 20’s but this time I’m combining with other surgical procedures. Anyways great to see your videos, I will subscribe and I’m sure will learn more about you and pickup helpful to.

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  2 года назад

      I am indeed half Korean lol! I may put another CO2 Fraxel Laser treatment on hold just cause right now I'm happy with my skin and I really can't mentally process the pain I'd go through ( again :') ).

  • @theflawless8638
    @theflawless8638 Год назад

    Can I have the laser done to my cheeks only and not the whole face?

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  Год назад

      There are places that can do laser on specific areas! I've seen other vlogs online of such procedures. I'm sure it makes it more cost effective as well.

  • @rahulbhaldand8164
    @rahulbhaldand8164 2 года назад

    Hi ,I have taken first session of fractional co2 laser but there is no skin peeling of my skin just want to know that is it normal during first session or peeling start after second session

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  2 года назад

      I'm not sure if it's supposed to be common post-session for a strong session... But if you did a "mini" fraxel session (not sure if it's called mini or baby fraxel) it's supposed to have little down time.

  • @jens2635
    @jens2635 2 года назад

    Thank you for your detailed video.

  • @Henry-kn9zg
    @Henry-kn9zg Год назад +1

    Have you tried subcision?

  • @emily2e2e
    @emily2e2e Год назад

    Your eyes are so beautiful. May I ask if you are wearing any contacts? If yes what brand is it?

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  Год назад +1

      Thank you! It's my natural eye colour ☺️

  • @christianbaldwin8107
    @christianbaldwin8107 3 месяца назад

    My guess it was both your hormones and you were missing a few vitamins

  • @garyh987
    @garyh987 Год назад

    Subcision can be very helpful as well for rolling scars.

  • @hansleyollivierre8445
    @hansleyollivierre8445 Год назад

    Vybe neck laser frexal 💆

  • @alphabeta3383
    @alphabeta3383 2 года назад +1

    How old are u?

  • @TimePass-gv9cf
    @TimePass-gv9cf Год назад

    Try CO2 fractional laser treatments with microneedling

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  Год назад

      I chose one over the other for the year because I don't want to traumatize my skin. When I did professional microneedling the year before the CO2 Fraxel Laser sessions, I was also told to hold off on other procedures to give the skin a break.

    • @TimePass-gv9cf
      @TimePass-gv9cf Год назад +3

      @@michxmash you will get there but you need to get several sittings to reach the hit . My friend had deep scaring it took her three years to get glass skin .she took 6 sittings of CO2 fractional laser with every month of microneedling for very three years.what she did to make it less pricey, she bought second hand microneedling pen and did microneedling at home by herself however with the instructions of needle depth by dermatologist each time and she was getting CO2 fractional laser by dermatologist now she has baby face .

    • @udsam3827
      @udsam3827 10 месяцев назад

      ​​​​​@@TimePass-gv9cfwhat deepth she did microneedling pen.. and which cartridge she used for her acne scar... il do same by my self at home with microneedling pen..

  • @Youtube_ban_me
    @Youtube_ban_me Год назад

    2 things.. your skin is so much better.. Secondly, you do not look good in blush. It makes your skin look like a strawberry

  • @DisfanTami
    @DisfanTami 2 года назад +1

    I have had 3 sessions of deep fotona erbium laser for atrophic acne scars, last treatment being 7 weeks ago. I am disappointed that I do not see much improvement, just in a few eye wrinkles. May need more treatments, just worry it may all be a waste of money😟

    • @michxmash
      @michxmash  Год назад +1

      From my understanding CO2 laser is stronger but recovery takes longer. My face had redness for around a month! Maybe consult the dermatologist performing the procedures. Also keep in mind to wait for a few months to see the full results!

  • @francuasantonious
    @francuasantonious 15 дней назад

    You are beautiful. I am in love