Wow!! Even your eyelids are more lifted, which you didn't mention. Amazing how well it worked around the eyes!! Your skin is looking so beautiful!!! That's why I watch you, because you look younger at 53 than you did at 50. Just amazing!! xoxo
Thank you for being so consistent, your lighting and angles are so much better than most dermatologists have in their before and after. And thank you for being so diligent with 3 and 6 months. You Rock!
Huge difference in your eyelids! Very impressive. You are, in my opinion, equally lovely in the before and afters - but it's most impressive, I will say!
Angie took her journey to the more youthful skin and slowing down signs of aging seriously and she is very consistent. If we only knew how to protect the skin from the sun, our life would be much different and easier. It appears that faster and more obvious results can be expected only with more aggressive treatment with the help of Retin A and other skin identical ingredients. If it wasn't for Angie, I wouldn't be so persistent and I can say that standing in front of the mirror became more motivating than irritating :) Thanks Angie!
Well said! I wish I had known to protect my skin "back in the day" so I wouldn't have all this sun damage to get rid of now (sunscreen's a lot cheaper than lasering)!!
Worth it! I appreciate how analytical you are about all things beauty; willing to take serious action, but also weighing the cost and the relative merits of different purchases whether it's makeup or the dermatologist.
Probably the best review about fraxel laser I've seen so far, specially because of the before and after high quality photos, most reviews take the photos in different angles and lightning which makes it hard to compare. Maybe you could try coming to Mexico, here is the exact same machine since it is a franchise and the prices are around 300-500 dlls each session.
Thank you Angie ! I've been wanting to do Fraxel for my hyperpigmentation and this is by far the most detailed journaling of before and after results. I feel more comfortable getting it done now.
Usually with these kinds of things I find it hard to see the differences, but with you here, there are definite improvements. I am quite impressed. Maybe it will become less expensive as time goes on.
Angie, I did Broad band laser and I didn't have downtime. It took care of sunspots, age spots, melasma and sun damage. Could not be more thrilled. Cost only about $500 a treatment. Might be worth it as a toe-in-the-pool approach for other people. Thanks so much for these videos! They are incredibly helpful!
Angie, I can definitely see a major difference. I love all skin treatments, so this was incredible. All aged spots gone, crows feet gone, and texture is that of a baby's butt. Pores diminished . Overall a miracle. Just stunning! We girls love our skincare treatments. You go girl! Fabulous! xoxo Sharon
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. Not many people would put themselves out there without makeup for the world to see , in order to share information with others. I met you at the Natick Mall meet-up and you are just as personable, friendly and "real" in person as you are in your videos. I consider what you do to be somewhat of a public service. You spend your own time and money and even risk your own health to review products and treatments that many of us would love to try but don't have the resources or nerve to do so. I have been considering having a laser treatment done for awhile now. After viewing this latest installment of "Hot&Flashy"and seeing your results, I am all in. I really enjoy your RU-vid episodes and always look forward to the next one. You are a lovely lady, inside and out, and I hope you continue making your very informative and entertaining videos for a long time. Thanks again, Angie.
Thanks so much Lynda! It's my pleasure to provide the information to help you decide, and I hope you have a great experience with it!! Thanks for coming to Natick and for watching
I see the improvement - I have been watching you all along the 6 month time span. I can't afford the treatment - I do take care of my skin now. I wish I would have started sooner... like you said ... lots of sun back in the day!! You just look beautiful!! xxoo Deb :-)
I do see improvement, especially around the eye area! I might have to consider this, I am impressed with your before and after shots (you look gorgeous in all of them I have to say) Thank you for doing this video, it's very helpful to see what your results were. xoxo
Love the very honest opinions you share in all your videos. That helps so much when it comes to trying to "read between the lines" for the rest of us who get frustrated while trying to research!
I’ve been watching your fraxel videos constantly after just having a Lasemd treatment with micro-needling (for chin only acne scaring). I’m having mine done with my long time dermatologist that I trust and have done a fair amount of research. Your videos have been the most helpful for me on this journey, they are so informative. I’m going in for 3 treatments spaced out monthly ($900 per treatment) with about the same amount of downtime at 3-4 days. I wish you had gone in for a second treatment so I benefit for your experience on that too - thank you for telling us that you would do it again and you like the results. I definitely see the difference and mostly at the six month mark. Thanks again for these very interesting videos.
Hi Angie. I just started watching you on RU-vid about 4 weeks ago and loving it. I had my 1st Fraxel about 3 weeks ago and the result for me is also amazing.
Angie, Thank you for sharing all your experiences, photos and thoughts as you navigate the anti-aging jungle! I have had consultations for a brow lift and an upper eye-lid lift. My surgeon suggested I may want to explore lasers first as many women get the results they are looking for with lasers. After doing some of my own research and following your journey I am definitely going to go the laser route. Thanks again for all the time and effort you put into all your videos, you have made my journey to my 60's so much more rewarding! xo
Thank you!!! I just had a recommendation from my dermatologist yesterday to do this treatment. This is so helpful in my decision process. I love all your videos!!! Thank you. Shannon
Wow, I am so glad I saw this. I am about to have this done. I am 52 and grew up in Florida, so you know I have some sun damage. Renova has helped so much, but I need something strong. I am so glad I found your videos. Thank you
I am a subscriber but I have been watching your older videos.. They are so helpful and so informative, particularly as we are 'of an age' as they say. I appreciate your informative videos and blog so very much! Thank you!
Love love love your videos! About to be 50 and these are helping me so much to decide what I want to do! Got my Retin A this week. Yay! Scheduling a fraxel treatment! That's impressive and I agree with the person who said you're aging backwards! Gives me hope! :)
You look amazing Angie!! What a difference between before and after 6 months pics! Btw, your eyelids look more lifted as well! Thank you for being so honest and humble in all your videos...you are a true beauty inside and out!!! oxoxo
You helped my mom and me bond :-) We realized on one of our last conversations that we watch you and have improved our skin regimens, makeup, etc. by implementing some of your tips and tricks :-) Thank you!
ahhh i have subscribed to you like several months ago cause i really feel so calm watching your videos when actually i have no interest in most of them lol but i still watch em
The results are subtle but definitely there. For myself, I am not sure if it is worth the cost but I appreciate the informative video. Happy early birthday Angie :-) ♥ Elle
Looks pretty good. I can see overall clarity. It is very expensive. Angie, you should think of doing laser for those little broken capillaries around the check and nose area. I had it done around my nose years ago and it wasn't very expensive and it cleared up all the redness caused by those pesky vines. This is not meant to be a criticism at all. It just seems that you're a woman who like to take care of herself and is not afraid of going to those lengths for a little help. You're looking great, better than when I first started watching you so you're absolutely doing something right! You got me on the Retin A train and I haven't looked back since...Even though it still makes me really dry at times, which drives me nuts...we do what we gotta do! Thanks for the vid.
Thanks Angie! You are always so upfront about your procedures. I definitely saw a difference in your skin but I'm with you on injectables. They do a lot for the wrinkles!
The quality of your photos are impressive, and so are the results. I always pause, and stare on each photo. You do not have those dreaded "11's." You skin looks fantastic!! Blessings..MaryEllen
Your eyelids look so lifted, and you look beautiful as always!! I just had fractionated ablative CO2!! I'm on day three now, and can't wait for the results!
Hi, I have watched you for years and I love the way you investigate different products and the promises they make for skin care. I haven't seen the improvement in anything you have done that compares to the improvement in your skin with the Fraxel laser treatment. I know it is expensive but you might want to consider another treatment in the future! I love your videos and I think you are a beautiful woman thank you for all you do.
Wow Angie, such a good job with your photos. It was very interesting to see your before, 3 month and 6 month results. I have the age spot thing and wish I could afford to do at least one laser treatment. I can really see a difference in your skin. I enjoy your videos and you always look beautiful!
nice progressions in these pics... wanted to let you know that I completely wiped out a very large age spot on my hand with 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide... I've actually gotten rid of a few things on my face and body with this. I dab it on with a Q-tip. It stings for a few minutes and if you use it subsequent applications, you can actually see it sizzle a bit (sounds gross I know) but this really works effectively and quickly to zap anything on the skin. My husband had a huge (size of a quarter) mole-ish discoloration on his face at the hairline, dabbed the HP on it every day for a month and it completely disappeared. Just wanted to let you know as I think this is the fastest and cheapest way to get read of skin issues....
So awesome to read this post…because there's so much misinformation about the sun and damage to the skin and the medical doctors want to suck you dry with their expensive laser treatments and toxic skin products. The sun is a our power source of healing and health. It is NOT an enemy to our skin or anything else. What you are being shown in this video is something that you need to treat internally to address an internal issue-fungus. when uv rays are high simply wear your own sunscreen made with coconut oil and zinc oxide. any skin discoloration is from fungus that needs to be treated internally but for temporary relief your remedy of hydrogen peroxide is excellent. many beautiful people around the world sunbathe and their skin is gorgeous, tan and clear because they don't have fungus internally. The medical doctors are not going to tell you this because they want to make money.
I've used Dr. Scholl's Corn and Callus Remover dabbed precisely on age spots on my hands. I've also used 'wart freezer' solutions from CVS. Both things burn off the skin growth and it will peel off eventually. I was paying $300 to have dermatologist freeze off raised skin growths so figured I could do it myself for less money.
I find your results so impressive. The difference in your pore size is significant. I'm really debating if I should give it a go now or wait a few years when I'm a bit older.
Great before and after pictures and I am amazed at the results with where your crows feet once were also your lids are significantly firmer. I love the results and so happy for you . Good stuff. :D
I'm a little discouraged after watching this video because I thought Retin-A was your skin saver, the product that was hands-down, the miracle product. But now you show that after 3-4 years of using RetinA, you weren't totally satisfied with the results, and had to go for something even more expensive. I just started using Retin A a week ago, and now wonder why I should even bother. Your skin looks great, by the way.
bella watkins of all the things to stop. Do not stop the ret A. Always use it. Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid are the key skin care. If you cannot use afford anything but retinal A you will be years ahead. The fraxel makes a difference for smoothness and fine lines. However it is more about collagen reforming under the skin. Side effect is lifting.
I use internally, the Vitamin C as in sodium ascorbate. I also take collagen boosting bone broth, and take colloidal minerals, especially the colloidal copper. I like using a topical colloidal copper lotion by Health Wyze for skin tightening. Taking essential amino acids is also beneficial to the skin. I prefer the Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP), as they are a clean supplement with no added fillers, excipients or any of that nasty cellulose crap.
Angie, thank you for sharing. I see a big difference around your eyes and on your upper forehead. I was a sun goddess in my youth too and I'm paying the price now. I've been following you since I embarked on this anti-aging journey. I've been wanting to try Fraxel but l'm hesitant. I don't have dark spots so much, but I have acne scars and sagging at the jawline. If anyone of Agnie's subscribers have ever tried anything for acne scarring, I would love to know what it is. I didn't notice it so much when I was young, but as I've aged and have lost volume in my face, they have become more prominent. Thank you all! This is a great channel!
Hi Angie - love your videos! Just wanted to share with you I started using the Obagi Sun Shield TINT Broad Spectrum SPF 50 in "Cool" with the IT Cosmetics CC Cream and love it - makes my skin look almost flawless. It does have chemical & mineral active ingredients, though, but maybe some of your viewers would be interested.
Angie, just curious...how do you know the improvement is from the Fraxel Laser Treatment and not continuing improvement from using Retin A? (particularly the crowsfeet...amazing improvement there!). You have had such great results from the Retin A, do you ever wonder which products are doing what? You look amazing in red btw...=)
I can't know for sure which the improvement's from, but it makes sense to me that I hadn't seen sudden results like this after 3 years of Retin-A use so it's more likely the laser treatment. I find with topicals the results are more modest and gradual over time while in-office treatments work much faster & are more effective.
I just watched you for the first time, and I love you are doing! I am learning a lot from your videos, I only wish I would have found you along time ago. I just had Ultherapy done last week...Boy what an adventure! Keep up the good work! Looking forward to your next one!
You can definitely see an improvement! However, at 53 you are looking pretty wonderful anyway. I am turning 55 in early September and I have way more crows feet than you and a few lines around my mouth (not a smoker and never really have been apart from experimenting as a teen). I have had botox twice and will get it again soon....a conservative application. Love your channel, so informative, by far my favorite for those of us dealing with signs of aging. Thanks for your efforts.
Thank you for talking about the money part! All this stuff can be alot of $...I agree, botox is worth it as a preventative. I had Fraxel done yesterday and look forward to the upcoming results! Thanks for keepin it real!
you are so beautiful and I wouldn't guess you were 53 even though that is a great age~ Thank you for inspiring younger women that you can look great at any age and things to look forward to in the future!
thank you sooo much for your honesty and sharing, when we see the before and after on Ads you just never know if they have altered. I feel you have been as honest and informative as you could have been. my one questions is how long do the benefits of laser work? thank you.
...and I just watched your Covergirl TruNaked eyeshadow tutorial-- your cheekbones / bone structure are beautiful! Will pick up the CG pallet on next trip to the store 😄💄
Thank you so much for your thorough research and your documenting. I so trust whatever your results are, as I know they reflect honestly your experience. I learn so much from your channel. Keep up the awesome work....and THANX again.
You skin looks absolutely amazing Angie! Why didn't you mention your eyelids in the before and after photos? Your eyelids look lifted, and much tighter to me. No matter what you do you look stunning!
I think you got a lot of bang for your buck with just this single treatment! I also agree that you do a fabulous job of taking photos to capture the changes. It is possible that your eyes are looking at a higher angle initially but I see an improvement in your hooded eyes at 3 & 6 mos, which you don't mention. You did say that she took a small pass with the laser just below your eyebrows - if you go back to compare, do you see any improvement there? Also, I have read that the hyaluronic acid fillers actually do lead to skin remodeling (increases in collagen fibers and epidermal layer) so it is possible that the fillers which you tested out did lead to some lasting improvement in the area even after they were reabsorbed from the injection sites. Thanks for sharing this and have a great birthday!
Hi Karen~ I do see an improvement in my eyelids since I got he laser, but I don't mention it in the video because as you mentioned, where I'm looking has an effect on how they look in the pictures. On the HA fillers, I think that while they do help the skin to produce more collagen, it's not to the degree that it would eliminate the need (desire) for more fillers. Thanks for the bday wishes!! xo ~angie
Angie, Just now discovered this series of videos of your laser procedure! Wow. I'm impressed. My BIG QUESTION is: How long after the procedure before you could resume your NORMAL anti-aging skin care routine?? i have LOTS of sun damaged areas, as well as the sagging & wrinkles that come with the hot & flashy years!! Thanks in advance for your time!
I'm sooooo getting it done! Your results are great! Could you please point me to (I can't find the video) that you explain the 3 type of Fraxel lasers? I want to make sure that I get the one that you got. I watched a video about the CO2 laser and that is too much pain and too much downtime for me. The one you got would be a perfect option for me.
The hood on your eye is tighter, you definitely look younger. What a big difference!!! You really look great. I am wondering, are you going back to get the laser treatment you desired? Or are you going to get the same as before? I have to look into this in my area. I love the results on your treatment.
Could you do a video on your teeth? They are a perfect, natural white and look great. I'd love to know if youve done anything, at home or professionally.
Have you considered other lasers like Pico? I have tried this with a good result but your Fraxel looked like it worked better. Pico is new and targets sun spots and collegen production
That was great thx Angie! Since watching you this year I have learned many things relevant to aging & prevention / skin care & ingredients to watch for etc. I enjoy how informative your vids have been tfs! I would love to do this someday but will have to settle for splurging on good skin care. But the results from this & botox sure do sound intriguing for my newly turned 47yr old skin. Would love to get rid of the crows feet & squinty skin showing between my brows lol. Question: if it is warmer in my room would putting my skin care in the fridge be better to keep things fresher longer? I have acquired some great treatments & creams this year but with this heat wave and it not being as cool where my toiletries cabinet is I wondered if that could negatively affect my high grade skin care... Tia & have a nice weekend! :))
+HotandFlashy ok great thx...I was hoping it may help. Right now we just have a/c on the main floor but hoping by next summer we have central air throughout. Since receiving some "warm" orders of skin care this week via the postal service it got me thinking about whether the heat was affecting the creams etc while shipping so I thought of the fridge idea. I shall try it until our heat wave goes away :)) Thanks again for the feedback!
+HotandFlashy Good morning Angie. I don't know if you have told us why you chose this procedure over having the CO2 laser done. You might have and I have forgot. I went to my plastic surgeon yesterday for a top off of dysport and we had a talk about having the CO2 done. I hope you can give me your opinion on why you didn't chose that laser. My dr does it for 500 more than what you paid for this one. The reason it's more, he actually puts you to sleep for the procedure. Would really love to hear back when you get time. Thanks for the update, and there is a difference at your six month mark. Also, big difference in the hood of your eyes. I can see much more of your eyelid in the six month picture. Love and blessings, xoxo
Thanks for the information..I always had perfect skin and the last year of so I develop some age spot on my face and that is bothering me a lot....I have use creams to lighten the skin but they have not work...glad to listen to you about laser....that may be my only option....
You look great. Did you have fillers when 1927 fraxel was performed? I got myself in huge trouble: was using retin-a and had microneedling with the use if restylane boosters. I obviously didn't wait long enough, which caused plenty of tiny holes appear on my skin. Their somewhere between 8 and 5 months old, and I'm wondering whether laser treatment could help to shed the layer of epidermis safely. The problem is that I read fillers get melted under the influence of lasers. Im consulting a doctor in a few weeks but hearing a real testimony would be very helpful. Heartfelt thanks for your response.
Great video! Thank you! I had a few age spots, nothing horrible, and I used the Obaji (anti aging) 90 day system for that. I think it worked pretty well. It pretty much got rid of the 3 age spots that were bothering me. If it didn't work, I was going to investigate that.
