leonTX

I will give a quick update on my progress. It is about 6 weeks from my 3rd treatment with Dr. Alkek. For the first 2-3 weeks things looked great and I was really excited. But...at about the 4 week ...

Hey, welcome back! I'm sure you missed the HOT summer here...   Today is the 10th day after my treatment. Swelling is 95% gone. A few fading red spots here and there. Give it a few more days,...

leontx, im curious to see how your progessing so far after your 1st treatment. did your swelling go down? what kind of improvements do you see? Enoch, I'd say my swelling & bruise have gone ...

I also read in multiple sources that silicone is the most effective filler available for treating acne scarring. It's not that good for stuff like wrinkles. In fact, some PS who offer silicone inject...

When I saw Dr. Alkek that is how my treatment went, minus the jazz. He said I would only need two treatments said I would respond and then injection and aftermath went as you said. The swelling does...

Okay, it has been almost 24 hours since my first visit to Dr Lam. So far so good!   Just as Drew described, he is a very personable and straight-forward guy. His staff are also very friendly. ...

Drewboy: Thanks for the offer. I will keep it in mind, but if I go I would try to fly in and out. It would be nice to meet though.   Pakifairy: thanks for link. I am not sure what to make of...

Hi all,not sure if this has been answered....does laser such as fraxel re:store or co2 affect the silicone?Could I have the injections +laser??Appreciate for any input,thanks.   No, it does no...

Another treatment Im working with to get rid of my redness and larger pores is Apple Cider Vinegar and Vitamin C tablets. Its broken me out just a little bit but its really shrunken my pores quite a b...

I have read about AIDS patients being injected with pure silicone with micro injections to counter lypoatrophy of the face but I have not heard of ANY of them having "ruined faces" or dying from the p...

i'm gonna make an appt to fly in and see dr lam. just gotta get my summer class schedule figured out. you don't suppose he'd actually have a consultation and give me some injections on the same ...

Dr. Lam doesn't know what he's talking talking about. According to the video he says the purpose of dermabrasion and lasers is too sand down the normal level of skin to the abnormal level, which is u...

Hi there,   I would like to share some info concerning my treatment with a permanent filler (ISP/PMS) for my acne scarring five months ago.   The treatment was without much positive result. ...

Guys, not to be pushy, but I feel the differences between my sessions with Dr. Lam and my sessions with Dr. Alkek were night and day. I truly feel like you need someone else injecting the silicone. Dr...

Drew,   Did you have your first injection done on the same day of your consultation? If so, did you need to ask for it when you made your appointment?   Thanks!   Leon

drewboy,   Is updating this thread becoming your new full time job? I can definitely see how excited you are!   So how would you rate your improvement in terms of percentage? 70%? 80% It...

Leon, I think anyone who graduates from Yale is talented. I mean seriously..I hardly made it through 10th grade math.   recovery is going great! Dude I went out the night I had the injections don...

I've read many articles that silicione injections can be fatal.

drewboy,   Thanks a lot for your very informational reply!! Dr Lam does sound like an excellent Doctor. I really like the way he explains things. The little concern I had before was that he is...

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