“Smartxide for sun-damage, acne scars and fine lines”
SmartXide: Worth it
Pain: Mild
My SmartXide Dot treatment was done on Saturday, 09/19/2009, primarily wanted it done for sun-damage, acne scars and fine lines.
Nurse put numbing cream on my face for approx. 45 minutes, wiped it off after tingling sensation, indicating the proper affect and procedure began. There was slight discomfort, however not during the entire procedure, only occasionally. Best describe my personal experience to the procedure itself, as tolerable, slight discomfort.
I followed the Docs instructions by using frozen peas and cold towels on my face with a fan blowing on me, to soothe the burning (like a bad sun-burn)sensation which was gone by the next morning. My face was swollen for the first few days and it is now peeling with pink, tender new skin now exposed (Yippee). It was stressed how important it is to stay out of the sun and the nurse equiped me with a paper sheet to cover my head/sides of face in order to drive home (which was not only resourceful of the nurse, but pretty comical to see). On day 5, I put sunscreen all over treated area, put a scarf over my head (draping over sides of face) and a large-brim, bucket style straw hat along with dark sunglasses to go to the grocery store. It was for the sun-protection, but also my face has large areas peeling, blotchey brown spots, and so the scarf helped hide appearance from public, as well as providing protection. There was definitely people staring with curiosity, possibly thoughts that I was someone famous, incognito (LOL)!
Updated on Sep 28, 2009:
Drinking lots of water was recommended as well as keeping treated areas moisturized at all times with moisturizing cream which promises for quicker, successful healing which I followed. Today, 9-days later, my skin is really looking good and fresh! Neighbors have come by to check it out and agree that the SmartXide laser treatment has given me good results. It supposed to get even better within 6-months, allowing the rejuvenation of collagen, so I will keep you posted.
Updated on Oct 1, 2009:
Sep 25, 2009Comments and replies (2)
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3 Oct 2009
Thank you for this great review. I look forward to your updates. I am a 41 year old woman that really wants to get this procedure done and am loving hearing about the positive results and also about the realistic healing time...I will definitely take time off of work to get this done. My biggest concern is skin elasticity so I know I will have to wait at least 6 months before I see how far the improvement of skin texture goes...but I also have some sun damage and fine lines that I'll be happy to get rid of. I'm wondering if you've noticed a difference on or around the lip area? Thank you!
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4 Oct 2009
I am 54 years old and definitely have seen improvement from this procedure; also, friends have seen the difference, many amazed at the improvement of my skin. I am so pleased that I wished I would have had the neck/chest area done too. Hopefully, you can see the difference in the before/after photos which were both taken without any facial, base make-up at all (only eye make-up in the after photo). I have seen minor improvement in the lip area, never being a smoker, I'm surprised that my lips have the wrinkles they do, but just age creeping up, I guess. Highly recommend Dr. Caruth for this procedure if you live in the Plano/Dallas area.