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Had Damage from Erbium Laser, Affirm Helped

Sats
posted 3 years ago
updated 3 years ago

Worth It
Cost: $650
Dr. Bernstein (Ardmore, Pa)

At 53 in 07 I decided to have laser resurfacing...

11 Nov 2009

At 53 in 07 I decided to have laser resurfacing for scars from acne. The doctor in Tampa suggested Erbium Level 6. I thought he knew what he was doing so I agreed. I was left with rolling scars, a huge dent & pigmentation change all over, red for months. He dissed me when he saw the results. I was devistated. Couldn't go out.

I came back to Phila. to look for a plastic surgeon. No one wanted to take me on. Some just did IPl for the redness but as for the scars I now had & how my skin texture changed they were afraid to touch me.

I was recomended to one in Ardmore who said he'd help. He tried Fraxel but got little results, then Perfecta which helped a little so then he tried Affirm. I've had a few treatments but it seems to help the best for me. My skin now feels a little thicker, the Erbium made it very thin from taking off a layer. I feel a firmness now & am able to touch my face without it hurting.

I would recomend Affirm but you really need to find someone who only works with lasers. Not fillers, not botox, not someone who does everything. Just someone who works & knows lasers & have been for a long time. I know you have to go for more than three treatments to really see any results since it takes time for you collegen to grow. But at least I'm seeing results.

Again, check out your doctor!!! The one in Tampa was board certified but it seems he didn't know a thing about working with lasers.

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justthefacts 6 Dec 2011

Well that doesn't help if a person is in Florida. Too many plastic surgeons here using too many lasers and of course, no matter what it is you are trying to do, it is always THEIR laser that is the one that will achieve it. I did my due diligence on "scar revision" in three consultations asking right out are you sure you can improve it. The only thing he could improve was his pocketbook. Sadly I think with the economy being like it is there is dishonestly and people need to be wary of that, otherwise the consequences can be very life-altering.

Jane D 6 Dec 2011

Sats you are absolutely right. I hate when people have a bad experience and tell people dont do it. Just because they went to the wrong person who did not treat them properly. I have restored and maintained thousands of peoples skin. Including my own. I have 9 lasers and the Affirm is one of them. It is fantastic!! It has 2 different wavelengths. One called the Multiplex which restores laxity and the other which remodels collagen to even skin texture from scarring, acne or wrinkles. It is actually very simple to operate. I use this machine quite often and have not once had any complaints, only happiness. It is a true Anti Aging station!

justthefacts 25 Oct 2010

Thank you also and I hope you are able to find a ps who can help. It sounds like what he did was put it on the next to highest level, and then did the worst thing ever to a person -- abandon them.
Please if you are able, file a complaint with the state board.
And find a good atty.
Easy to say, but the fact is, if they don't know how to use it or use it responsibly, people suffer as you are.

justthefacts 17 Oct 2010

Hello
Boy I am so glad yo told me the name. I kept getting spammed from him. He likens himself to Mr. Laser.
I hope you are able to do something about the damage he did. He aggressively markets himself.

Sats 17 Oct 2010

He's nice in the begining, but when there are problems he's out of there. Seriously,he ran out of the office, didn't come back & would have his asst answer every time i called for help. He would never get on the phone. I tried for over a year every week!!! I would find someone else if your looking for someone for skin problems. As far as he's concerned he doesn't know didly about lasers, as soon as he gets your money he's done with you. I saw other reviews about him on line & it seems I'm not alone. Glad i could help before it was too late & thank you for your well wishes.

Sats 16 Oct 2010

I've seen good and bad results. I'm proof. I would never get resurfacing & would never recomend it. I had so many types of laser. When your desperate you'll try anything. A laser is only good if it's in the right hands. That's why people should post doctors who did good and bad work On The Procedure You Want, so you can check their reviews. Some doctors are good at certain procedures but bad in others. Go for the ones who are experianced in what you want. Not ones that say they do everything.

Sats 16 Oct 2010

After reading my post i said I would never get resurfacing. I meant I would never get it again. Because of resurfacing with an Erbium laser I was left with scars all over & redness for months. That's the reason I'm getting different laser treatmensts now for the scars from the resurfacing. I agree with JSM telling you to beware.

JSM555 24 Sep 2010

I had 2 affirm last year. This year as a result I have rolling scars, ice pick scars, boxcar scars, dna damage, fat loss, sagging, wrinkles and lines, "chunks" of my skin keep coming out when I wash. No help after damage is done!! My advice to anyone considering any laser is DO NOT DO IT!!! You will regret it. These laser were not made for the skin!!!! It's pure radiation and heat damage!! Goes right down to the muscle. I'm 45 and look as though I'm pushing 70!! PLEASE HEED MY WARNING...SAVE YOUR SKIN!!!!

3932anon 14 May 2010

did the IPL really help you with the facial redness? I have facial redness now because of Fraxel. and I was wondering if i should do IPL. I'm afraid of further damage to my skin....

Sats 16 Oct 2010

For me the IPL helped with the redness. It took a few treatments but my whole face was a mess after the Erbium Resurfacing. I had a lot of broken blood vessels too.

justthefacts 28 Feb 2010

can you privately email with the name of the Tampa surgeon? I am researching various ways to help trauma scars on my face, and other damage from the trauma. I want to avoid the surgeon and I know in Tampa, there are a lot who do the cafeteria procedures rather than just laser, for example. Thank you in advance. jtf