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Dermabrasion Round 2- Bismarck, ND

UPDATED FROM Kiki_M
8 days post

8 days out

WORTH IT$2,900
Overall, my skin has healed faster this time. The doctor stated that he wouldn’t be going as deep this time since I had had the treatment before. I’ve been very diligent in keeping my face clean and moisturized with Neosporin. I did, however, use only sunscreen 2 days ago thinking my skin was ready. I don’t think I was incorrect in doing so, but I probably should have gotten clearance from the doctor first. For the last few days, I’ve experienced extreme itchy skin - I can’t stand it! I constantly want to itch my face, but I don’t for fear of scarring myself. I plan to call the doctor today and ask if I can take Benadryl in hopes of lessening the itchiness. Unlike before, I am getting a lot of white bumps on my cheeks and chin. It’s frustrating because not only do I have a super red face, but it looks like I have acne on top of it. C’est la vie in the quest of more beautiful skin I suppose.

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Rick C. Becker, MD

Rick C. Becker, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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You're beautiful, and generous-hearted to share. I'm sorry you've been through SO much! I had fractional Co2--both dermal levels (ouch) and loved it. But someone along the way did tell you that acne happens from the inside out, right?! diet or hormonal or both. For me, soy and dairy (I do okay with some goat cheese, and now there's even goat mozzarella and colby!) I eat coconut milk or cashew milk ice cream; dark/butter & milk-free chocolate; and avoid dairy n soy like the plague. Also, since some acne is a 'diabetes of the skin," I take zinc if I've eaten to much sugar and make sure to eat lotsa veggies and proteins (not tofu, though I can handle some tempeh). Hydrogenated fats aren't as bad on my skin as dairy and soy, but 3rd worst offenders. Hope you're pleased with your outcome. You're lovely in every case, and truly, beauty radiates from positivity, kindness, and joy and meaning. Best to you!
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Hey I'm interested in Dermabrasion can you tell me if $2,900 was the total price you spent on it? Did it include the anesthesia and everything? I'm from Indiana and not many doctors will do it here so I am trying to get an idea. Thank you so much.
I recommend dr Jaime caloca , very good expierience I had mine 2 months ago. Worth it
Is he from Tijuana?
Today my 3th day with dermabrasion i'm so stressing ( so im thinkng my before skin better than now ((( are you happy with the results?
UPDATED FROM Kiki_M
3 days post

Day 1 after procedure

I didn’t take the pain meds the first time around, but I’m thankful I decided to take them this time. I realized that I shouldn’t subject myself to any additional pain because of my stubbornness. Taking the medication about an hour before washing my face was most helpful because the pain was minimized. Don’t get me wrong, it still hurt! Washing your face after this procedure feels far worse than any tattoo or piercing - trust me! The first day after the procedure I rested, took my meds, washed my face and reapplied Neosporin periodically, and drank a lot of water. I also sat in front of a humidifier to help keep my face moisturized.

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Appreciate you taking the time to come back and update your thread 5 years later. Skin is looking good. Continued success with your journey.
Thanks so much! I hope to have a good outcome this time around. :)
UPDATED FROM Kiki_M
2 days post

Before the procedure

Here I am waiting to be taken in to the OR with an IV in my arm. I haven’t eaten or had anything to drink for 13 hours at this point and I’m just ready to get things going.

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