“Wanted to remove age spots/brown spots. got burned instead.”
Photofacial: NOT worth it
Cost: $2,500
Pain: Uncomfortable
Pain: Uncomfortable
Photofacial satisfaction: Fair
I do not recommend my Photofacial provider: Sign in or join to view provider name
Why: Believe that they needed to have taken greater precaution to avoid this.
I had a fotofacial 5 weeks ago. This was my 5th session (which alternated with microdermbrasion). The purpose of the foto facial was to remove age spots/brown spots on my cheeks/nose.
The procedure resulted in a burn spot on my cheek. It is size of a tip of pencil eraser. First, it was red/stingy. Blister formed after (sort a bubble with liquid in it). Then a scab formed. Once scab came off, scar darkened to intense brownish/red (see picture).
Jun 26, 2009Comments and replies (3)
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11 posts
18 Jul 2009
I signed up for a 5 sessions Fotofacial too, CA. My main problem was uneven skin tone, some age spots and acne scars. The first 3 treatments I didn't see much diff except for some flaking here and there. But for the 4th & 5th treatment, the doctor increased the setting and I did see result, especially after the 5th. My skin tone is more even and most of the dark spots are gone. In between my treatments, I had one breakout (I believe due to work stress) and the doctor was very good where he prescribed me free medications (oral & creams) for my acne. For the first time now I actually love my skin. I noticed after doing IPL, my skin is less oily.
11 posts
18 Jul 2009
by the way, I paid $980 for 5 sessions
1 post
10 Oct 2009
Sue them!