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Levulon Treatment for moderate acne January 2-2013 - Springfield IL
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It has been almost 10 days since I had the...
WORTH IT$500
It has been almost 10 days since I had the treatment. My skin is not clear (I would call myself moderate to severe acne case) but it has improved. I have no big zits which is good. I hope to continue to see improvement in conjunction with my perscription medicine and my next treatment in march.
I give this treatment a thumbs up because my expectations were low. I understand for some people, for 500 bucks they would want signicant improvement. I am happy with 25-40% improvement and hope for 60-75% with my next treatment.
I give this treatment a thumbs up because my expectations were low. I understand for some people, for 500 bucks they would want signicant improvement. I am happy with 25-40% improvement and hope for 60-75% with my next treatment.
UPDATED FROM Immastar
Saturday January 5 Update. 72 hours post...
Saturday January 5 Update. 72 hours post op
Nothing major to report. Redness of face is reduced but still present. Nose is still especially red. I did briefly go out in public yesterday. No remarks but I definitely looked rashes/sunburned. I could pretty much care less as I will be moving in a week.
I washed my face and applied perscription topical (differin) to no discomfort. Face may have a little increased sensitivity to hot water but it isn't bad. Will update later today or tomorrow! If you have any questions lmk!
Nothing major to report. Redness of face is reduced but still present. Nose is still especially red. I did briefly go out in public yesterday. No remarks but I definitely looked rashes/sunburned. I could pretty much care less as I will be moving in a week.
I washed my face and applied perscription topical (differin) to no discomfort. Face may have a little increased sensitivity to hot water but it isn't bad. Will update later today or tomorrow! If you have any questions lmk!
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MP
January 9, 2013
Hows it going? I'm assuming the redness is gone. Can you see changes in your skin?
Hope your preparations for moving are going well too. Moving is always the biggest chore!!
I
January 9, 2013
Thanks for the reply!
Redness is just gone. I def think my skin has improved. I am def not clear but my skin is so much better today than it was 2 weeks ago (broke out badly).I am back on my usual regiment so I really want to give my face 5-7 days before I give the treatment a thumbs up or down.
As someone who has tried various products and isnt burdened insurmountablly by the price of this treatment, I am pleased. I will keep you updated :), for the record I do plan to have another levulan treatment in march for sure and crossing my fingers for a CO2 treatment in may/June.
the doctor I met with for these treatments said she can do as many treatments as I want to keep smoothing out my face. She said I have mostly 'ice pick' scars and not deeper ones so I should see results with each treatment.
This may be a ploy to get me for a few grand of course. But I hope to see GREAT improvements over time (6 months)
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MP
January 9, 2013
I know what you mean, its hard sometimes to not wonder what the real motivation is behind the treatments being suggested. I guess for myself, if I feel like I can see a good change then its worth it. I start to get sketched out when the subtleness of an expected change is stressed too much. Then I just feel like I might as well save my time and money for something less subtle, haha!
Alright, well keep us updated on what you are seeing. :)
UPDATED FROM Immastar
48 hour update. 1-4-2012 Friday. Redness has...
48 hour update. 1-4-2012 Friday.
Redness has further subsided and I am about 80 percent normal looking. I would be just about ready to go to school/public, tomorrow, l however my nose is still extremely red. I was on a sunny vacation a week before the pdt treatment where my nose was slightly sunburned. The pdt understandably appears to have enhanced the appearance of the sunburn. I really hope it goes back to normal soon! Hopefully it will improve by tomorrow and the 72 hour mark.
I have moisturized today and plan to wash my face for the first time post surgery, tonight. I plan to use medium temperature water and some sort of cleansing wash. Still unsure if this treatment was worth it but I like to be leaving towards 'worth it'. I will keep you all updated!
Redness has further subsided and I am about 80 percent normal looking. I would be just about ready to go to school/public, tomorrow, l however my nose is still extremely red. I was on a sunny vacation a week before the pdt treatment where my nose was slightly sunburned. The pdt understandably appears to have enhanced the appearance of the sunburn. I really hope it goes back to normal soon! Hopefully it will improve by tomorrow and the 72 hour mark.
I have moisturized today and plan to wash my face for the first time post surgery, tonight. I plan to use medium temperature water and some sort of cleansing wash. Still unsure if this treatment was worth it but I like to be leaving towards 'worth it'. I will keep you all updated!
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