my doctor advises i do mixto laser treatment for sun damage across my cheeks. i have read about bad reactions to mixto. are these true for most people? should the bad results be blamed on the doctor not the mixto procedure? thank you for your information!
Wynn
Submitted by Wynn on March 25, 2008 - 11:54am. Viewed 2276 times
I had a full treatment on my face and love it. No more brown spots! The office i went to in san ramon is very experienced with the mixto laser.
I am very happy your results were good.
Mine were and are (at six weeks) a disaster. I look older and wearier. I still have puffy bags under eyes, red discoloration and general puffyness.
I am so sorry I did this with one of "America's Best Doctors".
Did my homework but this laser is too new and the results, reported by real patients were not in yet.
Where did you get the laser treatment done?
Did you go to Dr. Ting or Dr Tomick in San Ramon? Can you provide more information about your experience with the Mixto laser? Thanks!
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I had a full face and neck treatment and loved the results.
I highly recommend it.
You should post your before and after photos so people can see your results.
I agree....I would really like to see your before and after photos.
No one wants their bad results posted and on the internet for the world to see - forever. I have sent pictures to my friends and two doctors in the SF bay area so have documented proof my bad results were and still are at six weeks off the chart. The manufacturer never stated the full possible bad results and has overstated the good ones. I see none - really, and the brown spots are returning while I endure the continuing baggy eyes, red discoloration, etc.
I just want to warn those who beleve only the doctors and manufacturers.
If you got a good result I am happy for you. I on the other hand am devastated to look older and wearier.
I had results from the MIxto laser much much worse than predicted or mentioned. I am entering week six and still have red discolration, bags under eyes, puffy face and the brown spots are returning. I will not post pictures because it is embarassing to have them on the inbternet forever.
I am glad your results were good.
I am very sad I did it and look forward to the day I look somewhat like I did the week before I went for the laser treatment.
I find this site very interesting to see what the lay person's view is on laser procedures. I am a physician specializing in cosmetic laser procedures and have been performing resurfacing procedures for many years, treated thousands of patients. I have compared the Mixto CO2 with other CO2 lasers and have to say the results of the Lumenis CO2 Encore or the ActiveFX/DeepFX/MaxFX system are far superior. I agree with a previous comment that the Mixto CO2 is a poor man's CO2 and price would be the only reason a doctor would invest in this device. It certainly is not because of quality.
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Thanks you for postiung the truth.
I was part of a small study. I did not need to save money. The doctor was listed as one of "America's best" and I thought it was a convenient way to get this done. I had been considering Fraxel.
My results are off the charts in a bad way. I do not see any truth from the doctors or manufacturer when describing the possible bad reactions.They greatly minimize the possible bad results (and are they permanent?) and over stae the good results. I actually see none.
Entering week six I am still puffy. I have new bags under my eyes and red discolration under eyyes, cheeks and from my mouth to chin. The brown spots are returning.
I looked much better the day before the treatment. It is a disaster.
Sounds like you work for Lumenis? You owe this to the readers to reveal your identity!!!
If price is not an issue, then go with
the Fraxel.. My husband is a plastic surgeon..and has
amazing resuts with the Fraxe.. my sis is 3 years younger and she gets so mad when everyone asks how much older she is than me.. Fraxel is amazing. The new Repair is amazing too but there is more downtime.. about 10 days.. but the results were off the charts..my friends that have done it look so much younger..
The regular Fraxel does have about 2 days downtime.. you can work but you are puffy and dont see the results for a week..and on your 3rd treatment..you see a huge difference..
Also make sure the Dr you go to does the treatment himself..too many problems with RNS unless you really check them out.
Thank you all so much for the feedback! I was in my dermatologist’s office this past week and was completely sold on this procedure. She said it was hands down the best procedure and would well be worth the money. I am so glad I did some research...I think I will definitely stay with Fraxel.
Does anyone know of anything stronger than Fraxel?
I had Fraxel and it caused an undiagnosed rosacea flare-up that is unbearable. I would never do it again!
Did you have Rosacea before..
I would do the photofacial ipl for that..
I had my first Fraxel laser treatment 5 days ago. I was expecting the swelling, reddness, tenderness, and feeling like I had "the worst sunburn ever". On the 3rd day I started breaking out with terrible acne/pimples. My face is throbbing in those areas and the pimples look horrible. I have not left my house in four days and am so embarrassed to be seen. I see improvement in many areas but the acne breakout is killing me. I never had acne before and this is really bad.
Did anyone else have a reaction similar to this?
Hi
Hang in there..what happens is the laser brings out all the junk in your skin..
get some hebacleanse..not sure if I spelled that right..and wash your face..
and ask dr for some retin a..only use on the pimples..
you will love your Fraxel when you are clear.. I had the same thing and my skin looks amazing right now.. hang in.. you might even need an antibiotic for a few days if it is really bad..that will speed things up... dont worry..you will look great.. but there are things you can do to clear up your skin now..
Hi
I also had MixTo done by one of "America's Best Doctors" and have been absolutely THRILLED with the results. I did turn red and was swollen for a few days but my skin looks great. Most of my brown spots are gone and my skin is very smooth and the texture is great. I thought "America's Best Doctor" did a wonderful job. How are you looking now jd1menke? I hope your results have improved.