ActiveFX is an anti-aging skin laser treatment for facial lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and loose skin. ActiveFX laser uses fractional laser technology, meaning only discrete areas of skin are targeted by the laser during treatment. ActiveFX is also called Active FX, MaxFX, ActiveFX fractional laser, Lumenis laser.

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Tags: acne scars, hyperpigmentation, laser treatment, scars or scarring, skin tightening, wrinkles

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18 people found this Active FX review helpful:

Still in recovery

I'm 27 years old and was looking to remove light acne scars from my cheeks that were pitted and bothered me terribly. My doctor set me up with two fraxel procedures, one Active FX, and one blue light. These procedures to be done in one month span of each other starting as follows; Dec-Fraxel, Jan-Active FX,... Full Active FX review

Published Jan 12, 2008 by austintx

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12 people found this Active FX review helpful:

Painful but some improvement

My face was numbed and I had taken a Valium beforehand, but it was still very painful during the entire procedure. Except, around the mouth because they gave me many injections inside my mouth, just like a dentist would do. It has been over one month and my face is still red and splotchy. There are big... Full Active FX review

Published Dec 19, 2007 by Cassiegal

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Excited to see my results ~ Active FX was worth it

Paqueenb Lancaster, PA Jul 20, 2008 Active FX Cost: $1,500 Pain: Uncomfortable

Active FX for aging face, aging skin, facial wrinkles, fine lines

I had my active fx procedure done on Thursday, today is day 3 since the treatment. An hour before my treatment, my faced was prepped with numbing... more

Not sure of the results yet ~ Active FX was worth it

Vb28 Newport Beach, CA Jul 17, 2008 Active FX Cost: $1,200 Pain: Mild

Active FX for acne scarring, deep acne scar, mild acne scars, pitted acne scarring

I wanted a treatment mainly for acne scarring on the sides of my face (both indented and ice picked). I also was looking for just a smoother... more

Love the results. ~ Active FX was worth it

PattyD Phoenix, AZ Jul 14, 2008 Active FX Cost: $2,000 Pain: Mild

Active FX for age spots, dark age spots, mouth wrinkles, nasolabial folds, smile lines

I wanted to treat myself to this procedure seeing that I will be 60 years old in six months and I am glad I did. I have always had nice skin... more

Not sure yet ~ Active FX was NOT worth it

Debra M Doylestown, PA Jul 9, 2008 Active FX Cost: $1,350 Pain: Mild

Active FX for facial sagging, facial wrinkles, sun damage

I am 41 years old and had minor sun damage, minor wrinkles, and some minor sagging in the brow area and around my mouth. I had Active FX done... more

Would not do it again ~ Active FX was NOT worth it

Debralouise San Francisco Jul 1, 2008 Active FX Cost: $3,500 Pain: Worst possible

Active FX for sun damage

This is to update my Active FX review. It's been 3 weeks and I still have red patches on my neck, lower right cheek, around both eyes and across... more

Just had it done 2 days ago ~ Active FX was worth it

Dshea8 Doylestown, PA Jun 30, 2008 Active FX Cost: $1,500 Pain: Uncomfortable

Active FX for sagging, wrinkles

Today is day 4, and I am certainly not ready to go out in public. On day 3, I woke up and my face was extremely swollen and red. More... more

Phenomenal results ~ Active FX was worth it

Pugsrock28 NYC Jun 29, 2008 Active FX Cost: $3,750 Pain: Mild

Active FX for hyperpigmentation, lax skin

This was a great treatment. I was very impressed with the results. I will be honest the first 2-3 weeks i was a little underwhelmed. As i... more

Thrilled with the results - procedure discomfort bearable ~ Active FX was worth it

Piato Vancouver, B.C. Canada Jun 20, 2008 Active FX Cost: $5,000 Pain: Uncomfortable

Active FX for sides of mouth, vertical lines upper lip

I had Deep FX on my lower face on Friday morning June 16. First day my face was a bit swollen and ozeing for a few hours. The procedure was done... more

Love the results, great level of care ~ Active FX was worth it

Tyura Chelsea MI Jun 18, 2008 Active FX Cost: $2,250 Pain: Uncomfortable

Active FX for sun damage, wrinkles

Excellent! Couldn't be happier! I get so many compliments, like "you look great, what have you been doing?" People guess my age 10... more

Extremely disappointed with results ~ Active FX was NOT worth it

LazerLee AZ Jun 17, 2008 Active FX Cost: $3,000 Pain: Severe

Active FX for actinic keratoses, brown spots, fine wrinkles

My other comments/posting are in the other section of this discussion board. I had ActiveFX over a month ago and there has not been even a slight... more

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