As I'm sitting in the
medspa having my face numbed, I ask myself if it's worth it. The answer
is...YES!!!! Today I'm having my 2nd Fraxel laser treatment done on my face.
The 1st treatment was done about 6 weeks ago and I've already seen positive
results.
So what is it? Fraxel is
a fractional laser treatment that helps remove sun spots, fine lines, eliminate
acne scarring, and aids in boosting collagen. Downtime depends on the area
and the strength of the laser. For my treatments, there's really none. I looked
sunburned for about a day, then tan. Your face feels a bit gritty for a few
days until the dead skin sloughs away.
Why did I do
it? I've done a good amount of damage by slapping on the baby oil and
laying on tanning rafts for years. I've had good skin all my life but at 38,
I'm noticing that it's changed quite a bit. I need to take charge now before
I've done too much damage.
The results? After my
1st treatment, I've witnessed some sun spots completely disappear while others
have significantly faded. I had a red spot on my cheek from a bad facial where
the gal broke a cluster of capillaries. The spot was drastically lighter after
my 1st treatment & I just left the spa & can already tell it's almost
gone. My skin tone is so much more even and my skin feels great. It's a little pricey but I look at it this way...I only have one face to
last me a lifetime.
The procedure itself
takes about 1 hour for your face but you need to get numb first (that process
takes an hour) so you're looking at 2 hours total. The numbing process is so
totally necessary. It's a laser, and a strong one, so you have to be numb. The
numbing gel is weird in itself but you're grateful for it! My procedures were performed at Club West Medspa. Click the links below for more information! -
Heather
http://www.fraxel.com
http://www.clubwestmedspa.com
