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Monica, Oregon Dec 10th, 2005 |
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It's nice to have found this website and to read everyone's experiences with their acne and scar treatment. I had a CO2 lasert treatment done about 2 years ago. It cost me about $3,000 and it took my skin was absolutely raw for about 1 1/2 weeks (seeping pus, etc.). It took about 2-3 months for the redness to finally subside. Although my skin did appear more smooth initially, over time, I'm not sure how much improvement I've experienced. At best, I would say 25%. Now I am getting several treatments for my acne: Blu U laser treatment (2x a week for 4 weeks and helps your body to kill P.acne bacteria). This procedure is $900. Today, I just got a "microlaser peel." Dr. went 15 microns and I have to put aquaphor on my face for 3 days. Feels like a sunburn but I have "gook" all over my face and cost me $1,200. Supposedly, this too is expected to stimulate collagen. In a few weeks, I'll be getting a broad-band laser to shrink the sebaceous glands. This procedure will cost another $900. I really want my skin to be smooth and I think everyone's skin reacts differently to these procedures. Some people have positive experiences, some minimal, and for some, it is not a good decision at all. At 33 years old, the acne scarring has been difficult for me. I try to hide my face with my hair and don't like people looking at me (I feel like Violet in the Incredibles). I guess you could say that I've tried pretty much everything for my acne and have spent so much money on various procedures and treatments and I'm still trying to find ways to improve my skin! Now that Zeno is out, I've heard some good things about it. Might be a worthwhile investment. Still searching...I feel for all of you reading and posting answers about your skin. Having acne since I was 10 years old - I've been dealing with this problem for 23 years - way too long!
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Terence Avery, Smithboro, Il Nov 26th, 2005 |
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My name is Terence Avery, I have a lot in common with several people who have submitted testimonies at this website. I have several ideas and experiences with which i would like to share. Unfortunately, my whole pre-adult and adult life I have had oily skin, which has caused moderate to severe acne on and off times of my life. When I was 18-22 my answer was proactiv which prevented deep pimples and whiteheads, and even cleared up skin for about a year and a half but then got bad again and kept my face red and and eventually my face developed a sensitivity to where I could no longer use the product. Good, but temporary!! I then tried Accutane and it dried my face out but caused bad flaking and peeling which then caused deeper scars, after I stoped using. Bad move! Then to fix scars I got 7 microderm abrasions, bigger mistake, actually made small scars deeper and worse. I was miserable, got divorced and became super depressed! Bad Move! Then as a last ditched effort I seeked out laser resurfacing at Dr. Lees office in Decatur Illinois. The name of the office is Lee Institute of Skin/Laser. # is 217-877-7171. Anyway I consulted with Dr. Lee and asked him to help out and make my miserable life get better, well 2 and a half years later I am very happy. I go out again, I am dating, my self esteem is really good. Here is what I recomend and ehat he did. I have had four laser resurfacing treatments the first one took actually 4 months to heel but I saw results about 35 percent better and 1000 in the whole, second treatment my scars got up to about 50 percent better and it took about 3 and half months to heel. third treatment took 3 months and 70 percent better. fourth treatment I am 5 months into and it looks really good. I am a male and I dont have to try and use makeup or things to hide my scars and acne. I am getting one more treatment in a few months to be at about 95/ perfect, which will be awesome. The laser skin surfacing is midly painfull when undergoing treatment and the first day after it is sore, but it gets better. Great move. allow i have spent 2500 plus it is worth my life happier and better and it is permanent. Now this is my secret that compliments the laser treatments. ZITHROMAX, have your derm prescribe, I take 5 days on 5 days off permantly, and it is awesome.
Sincerely, Terence Avery [email address removed]
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