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My daughter has been using the drops every other night since 2/4/05. She too has just finished a 3rd round of Smoothbeam/vbeam. We are noticing a thghtening effect on her rolling scars as well as her shallow ice picks.Her derm told us befor starting smoothbeam to not expect results till after her 3rd treatment. She said most of her patients that do see improvement start responding after the 3rd or 4th treatment.
I feel it is too soon to attribute the improvement to the 302 drops, so I feel it is due to Smoothbeam. She has had no bad effects like breakouts though. She is going to continue with the drops, cause whatever it is, her scars are improving somewhat.
I'm nearing the end of 3 weeks on the TC and drops and see continued improvement in my scars filling in too. I did have a couple more clogged pores from the TC, so I have reduced my use of that and will switch over to the green bar. I will also do the drops less frequently, as my skin is starting to get too dry. Seems less is more with this product.
Also, I was able to contact the Susan Sawyer in Oakland who wrote the original review of the 302 drops (see the very first post in this thread). She is 61 years old, had scarring all her adult life. She is now on her 3rd bottle of drops (never used the TC) with over 6 months of use and she said it definitely reduced her scars and has remained that way. Results of at least 50% reductions were achieved on the icepicks. She said her skin had never responded like this before and she is very happy. She also said that scar improvement seems to have stopped now, but the scars have not returned to their original state. So that's encouraging news.
Thanks for the updates everybody.
You are the moron if you think an "avocado mask" is the same thing as an extract made from avocados. That's like saying that Accutane can't possibly treat acne because Vitamin A capsules have no effect on acne. They are two totally different things, and they have different effects. And like I said before, just because someone is new here doesn't mean that they don't know what they are talking about.
In real life situations, when someone does not share your opinion, do you threaten them? Is that how you interact with people who do not, for whatever reason, valid or not, share your views? Are you communicating with this board from some sort of mental institution? Take your hate spewed craziness somewhere else.
James
I purchased the TC and drops, I started using the TC twice a day and the drops every other night, I did not have any breakouts but in the short time I've been using the TC I've noticed that my pores look huge and clogged. Should I just use the TC and drops every other night together? Or just keep plugging along and see what happens? If anyne has suggestions for me I would appreciate it.
I purchased the TC and drops, I started using the TC twice a day and the drops every other night, I did not have any breakouts but in the short time I've been using the TC I've noticed that my pores look huge and clogged. Should I just use the TC and drops every other night together? Or just keep plugging along and see what happens? If anyne has suggestions for me I would appreciate it.
What a busy thread.
tricia -
I did my SmoothBeam/V-Beam jan 2004 - aug 2004 - Level 12. The lady wouldn't go any higher and 12 hurt like hell as it was. I have extremely oily skin and I saw 0 reduction. I though I'd get that at least. And half a year of V-Beam didn't clear any red marks.
For me, it was not helpful. Just painful.
brendagail -
I'm glad to hear it's going well for you.
I am 33 and my skin is just starting to become not-so-young. No wrinkles (thank God), but some slight lines on the neck and some darkness under the eyes. Guess what? Lines are gone and under and to the side of the eyes looks great. That's what I mean when I say my skin looks fresh. Definitely taking some years off!
ylem -
My skin is definitely thicker. I noticed this happening pretty soon after beginning treatment. (I am the same weight I've been all my adult life, so it's not some stretching illusion for me)
Thanks for the advice on the amount to use!
everyone -
Keep it up! I've completed 9 weeks of treatment now. Results seem grow exponentially as you go along. You'll notice improvemets every day! At least this is how it's been for me. I've been reticent to make any claims, but this really is some good stuff.
Take care,
Synch
What a busy thread.
brendagail -
I'm glad to hear it's going well for you.
I am 33 and my skin is just starting to become not-so-young. No wrinkles (thank God), but some slight lines on the neck and some darkness under the eyes. Guess what? Lines are gone and under and to the side of the eyes looks great. That's what I mean when I say my skin looks fresh. Definitely taking some years off!
Synch, that's great to hear. I've noticed that the hollow look under my eyes has greatly improved, and due to the plumping and firming of my skin, my jawline is so much more defined. Wow, I'll be looking 20 years younger
All the best to you and I hope you see continued improvement.
Brenda
I purchased the TC and drops, I started using the TC twice a day and the drops every other night, I did not have any breakouts but in the short time I've been using the TC I've noticed that my pores look huge and clogged. Should I just use the TC and drops every other night together? Or just keep plugging along and see what happens? If anyne has suggestions for me I would appreciate it.
i used the product for the first time last night and i must admit i do like how it felt on my skin.... What im hoping for with this product is.. I have hyperpigmentation on my temples from a recent breakout.. And the marks are very stubborn and their are some very shallow scars in that region from the breakout..My skin in that region is obviously still healing..So im hoping it will speed up the healing process filling in the very very shallow scars and getting rid of the red marks..
I will be doing Epidermx as well on alternate days..
Although i am confused on how to use the TC.. Because its not like its a soap to wash your fash.. Should i wash my face with my Tea Tree Oil soap first then use the cleanser? Or just clean my face with the cleanser..
i used the product for the first time last night and i must admit i do like how it felt on my skin.... What im hoping for with this product is.. I have hyperpigmentation on my temples from a recent breakout.. And the marks are very stubborn and their are some very shallow scars in that region from the breakout..My skin in that region is obviously still healing..So im hoping it will speed up the healing process filling in the very very shallow scars and getting rid of the red marks..
I will be doing Epidermx as well on alternate days..
Although i am confused on how to use the TC.. Because its not like its a soap to wash your fash.. Should i wash my face with my Tea Tree Oil soap first then use the cleanser? Or just clean my face with the cleanser..
I apologize in advance if I goof this up--I am a newbie poster! I purchased the 302 drops and cleanser and have a question for those who are using it--Do your drops have a "charred" smell to them--sort of like burning wood? I haven't seen anyone make reference to this and wonder if I got a "bad" batch? If I missed it--again I'm sorry! (I don't want to tick anyone off!) I have been reading this board for a while but have been nervous about posting (especially seeing how much controversy this product has inspired! Thanks much!
Maybe those that are in the study will post their pics.
As for me, I'm just offering my personal experience and comparing notes with the others who find the product helpful. I have no interest in trying to prove how great the product is or even to persuade anyone to use it.
Although many of us are experiencing great results, there is no conspiracy. Just chatting about something that's working for us.
Take care,
Synch
Hi lippylibrarian,
The drops do have a certain smell to them. I didn't associate it with burning wood though. Maybe?... I have my second bottle now and it's the same. So I don't think you have a bad batch.
Don't be nervous about posting. You can just scroll through whatever doesn't agree with you!
Good luck!
Synch
Maybe those that are in the study will post their pics.
As for me, I'm just offering my personal experience and comparing notes with the others who find the product helpful. I have no interest in trying to prove how great the product is or even to persuade anyone to use it.
Although many of us are experiencing great results, there is no conspiracy. Just chatting about something that's working for us.
Take care,
Synch
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Maybe those that are in the study will post their pics.
As for me, I'm just offering my personal experience and comparing notes with the others who find the product helpful. I have no interest in trying to prove how great the product is or even to persuade anyone to use it.
Although many of us are experiencing great results, there is no conspiracy. Just chatting about something that's working for us.
Take care,
Synch