IPL: Stories

I had great results and highly recommend IPL with Levulan to treat red skin and mild cases of rosacea. I am a 49yr. old male. I have very dark brown/black hair and brown eyes. I have the type of skin that tans very easily when in the sun. For the last 8 - 9 years I was experiencing terrible flushing (red face) and mild rosacea. My Dermatologist (Dr. Marlene Mash, Plymouth Meeting, PA) suggested I do IPL with Levulan. I had this done Tuesday morning, May 5th 2009. I am very pleased with the results. My skin looks great and no more embarrassing redness/flushing. I can't say enough great things about this procedure and the technology behind it. I was extremely skeptical beforehand. It works . . . Plan and simple! The best part is it only cost $165 for the (ALA - Levulan). My health insurance picked up the rest of the cost. I had the ALA- Levulan rubbed all over my face for 1 hour and then the Orion Laser was used which is stronger than other lasers that are typically used for this procedure. I was told that this laser was chosen due to my skin type. Two complete passes with the Laser over my entire face were done and it took less than a half hour for the laser part (It was closer to about 20 minutes). It took a minute or two to get used to the quick sharp sting from the Laser (It felt like I was getting struck at close range by a taught rubber band). I did suffer an allergic reaction from the procedure a few days afterwards but that was quickly remedied with a injection of Kenalog-40 in my ass which quieted everything down and did the trick! NOTE: You CANNOT be exposed to light especially sunlight or artificial light immediately after the procedure. I went back to my office and didn't realize that the overhead fluorescent lights were burning my freshly lasered skin . . . Hence, I suffered a reaction. Ever since the procedure I have used a very high SPF (Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 100) every morning. My skin looks glows and looks great. Four months later and I am extremely happy with the results. My skin looks great and my face no longer turns bright-red/flushed like it used to. Some of my triggers were going into a hot room and drinking red wine/alcohol. I love the results and highly recommend the procedure and my doctor! I hope you find this information and my experience helpful.

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