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Don't Have Laser Genesis!

Name: Don't Have Laser Genesis!
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Author: Kitty72

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I am also a Cutera Genesis horror story! :( I wish...

Kitty72July 12, 2010

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I am also a Cutera Genesis horror story! :( I wish I'd never had any laser treatments! I had beautiful skin before having my life destroyed by this! I would not recommend laser to anyone! I went to a plastic surgeon asking about treatment for mild rosacea and was told I needed laser and to use Cosmedix skincare. Well after the 2nd laser treatment my skin went from perfectly clear to covered in acne on every part of my face! I was hysterical! The clinic sent me to a derm and he made me worse by giving me Doxycyclin which was too toxic for me and this made me very ill, resulting in a massive tumour growing in my abdomen! When Cutera found out about my situation they recommended a Dermal Clinician and she has spent over 12 months trying to correct my skin which only seems to get worse and worse after each laser session she does on me! I'm covered in scars and hyperpigmentation! I used to have beautiful porcelain skin! I've cured whatever rosacea I did have with diet and supplements but my skin is so destroyed I barely leave the house, my life is ruined and feels over... I'd rather be dead than keep living this life... I used to be social and active and on the go, I was positive and bubbly! Now I'm a recluse and it has destroyed my husband's and young daughter's life too! My career is destroyed!

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Replies (24)

FightingMad

November 2, 2010

I am so very sorry this happened to you. I hope you have found some peace. Your story is all too familiar. What has happened to you and thousands of others because of cosmetic medical devices is criminal. Stay strong. Your family needs you.

phil-in-va

January 20, 2011

Stop going to that same dermal clinician!

There are other ways of getting rid of acne, and the best IMHO is large doses of pantothenic acid (B5), 1-3 grams/day depending on body weight. Accutane will also work, but may have bad side-effects, and you must not get pregnant while using it.

Ask a (different) dermatologist about other ways of treating the scars, like dermabrasion.

phil-in-va

January 20, 2011

Oh - also - if you do take large doses of B5, don't have laser treatments for a while afterwards.

skintemple

May 30, 2011

I am a cosmetic physician in Melbourne who has been using Laser Genesis for 6 yrs now.
It is greatly concerning that you have had such a bad experience, but it really is not the fault of the machine, rather the user and possibly the management of your skincare pre and post treatment.

Please do not bag this equipment! It has helped thousands of people very successfully around the world, and in my practice in Melbourne.

Kitty72

June 5, 2015

I would agree with skintemple that it's the operator and the aftercare they recommend. Although my problems were from the initial skin clinic, the dermal clinician I saw after who really did go above and beyond in trying to assist me also used Genesis. Initially there was some improvement, but then later down the track continued sessions with her even though they were very gentle, I developed additional weird scarring and indentations which weren't there before, I developed the very open pores / orange peel looking skin. Some people do ave great success with lasers and others do not. It's the same with anything in life, some people can experience great results with various medications or surgeries, where others have a terrible outcome. It's like there are a lot of terrible reviews on Retin-a, but I swear by the stuff and think it's fantastic. It needs to be used conservatively and it needs to be respected as a prescription product and not a cosmetic.

best wishes for bad botox

May 24, 2016

I also agree. i think the basis of the outcome depends on the individual operating the machine. I also have noted many clinics who offer laser genesis really arent using the right machine. The medspas sometimes use one laser for many treatments.(shame on them!) You have to really do your research anymore. Also, the sun will be very damaging to your skin during and after laser genesis making you very susceptible to developing wrinkles. Sunscreen should be applied everyday even if you just step out for a moment in the sun. I hope all who have had bad experiences recover emotionally. Like I said, my issue was botox. it can be devastating to look in the mirror and see damage you paid for.

Daniellewithsoreskin

November 25, 2016

so do you recommend the genesis? I am doing this to treat damage from infini micro needling and so far approved of it but reading all this I'm now scared in 6 months ill look old and it will backfire.....

Kelly 88

November 23, 2024

I’m from Melbourne and went to one of the best clinics and had my skin ruined by laser genesis also I now rarely leave the house and my face is still bright red and burns 3 months later, fat loss has left my face flat