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Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Arlington Heights, IL |
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60% of Arlington Heights reviewers said Active FX was worth it
-I was having rhinoplasty and decided to try to improve my acne scarring, so I can't comment on pain during procedure as I was out. I have had acne since high school, and I am 33- female. I somehow seem to scar from every pimple or scratch, so I was VERY hesitant to have a laser trea more
“Active FX - Consider It a Deep...”
PROS: Brightened and evened out skin tone; no pain; quick procedure; minimal downtime; no scarring CONS: Not big help for deep scars and wrinkles I am a 41-year old Caucasian female. I have noticeable scars from a dermabrasion done wrong in my 20s, acne s more
“So Far So Good - Acne, Acne Scars...”
So far so good but how long will it last? I did it for less acne, treat acne scars and damage to neck area. So far results are good, but have not finish healing yet.I've had the treatment and was told it takes 6 month for full effect. How long will the results stay effective after that? more
I had active fx about a month ago. Five days later I was taken to the emergency room because of high fever and total exhaustion. I spent 12 days in the intensive care unit, essentially unconscious, and was diagnosed with Toxic shock syndrome as a direct consequence of active fx. I spent a total of 3 weeks in the hospital and I lost a lot of my physical strenght and muscle mass. But at least I... more
My experience with Active & Deep FX was great. I had a great physician who told me what to expect, (though you can never REALLY be prepared for how raw, swollen and scary you look) and how to care for my skin afterwards. It has been 11 days since I had the procedure and though I'm still a bit pink and splotchy in small places I can see that the melasma that had plagued me for years has... more
“Most Horrible Experience of my Life”
I had ACTIVE FX a few months ago by a well known doctor in Chicago Il, who is currently opening an skin care store. I went to this doctor because his credentials were great. I decided to have my face treated for acne scars and the doctor told me the FX laser would be most beneficial because I have olive skin tone. The day of the treatment I was given 3 LORATABS, then a topical paste that is... more
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Average cost in US: $1,975
Average cost in Arlington Heights: $2,425
Cost range in Arlington Heights: $800 - $3,000
