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Not Sure Yet - Cooper City, FL
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Had my first treatment yesterday. I did smell the...
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Had my first treatment yesterday. I did smell the burning skin that everyone complains about (it's actually the little hairs being singed). It did sting but quite tolerable with the numbing cream applied 1 hour prior. Felt like a bad sunburn for about 3 hours then didn't feel anything at all.
Almost went to the gym but after looking at it thought better due to the burned checkerboard appearance. LOL. Feels fine today, still looks bad but going to the gym anyway. Can't stay in for 3-4 days. Can't wait for the next tx next month and I did buy a package of 3. Too soon to say if it's worth it-I'll make that assessment after the third tx.
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March 25, 2012
I would say that you should definitely stay away from the gym after these procedures - not only because of appearance. A work-out will cause more swelling, increased inflammation and heat. This could increase chance for hyper-pigmentation. I just don't see how eMatrix says that injury to the skin is miminal when it's smells like burnt skin and you have that kind of reaction (as reflected in your pictures) after the proecure. I wish they would explain that.
Anyway - baby your skin after these procedures. Double up on your work-outs after your skin has appropriately healed :)! Hope you are happy with the results. Please keep everyoe posted!
Anyway - baby your skin after these procedures. Double up on your work-outs after your skin has appropriately healed :)! Hope you are happy with the results. Please keep everyoe posted!
March 30, 2012
April 25, 2012
I didn't go back for another. Honestly, it did little more than a dermabrasion. I also wasn't aware how restrictive sun exposure would be so I requested a refund and received one. I honestly don't think it's worth it and I saw no difference, really, in skin texture either. A lot of people say after one treatment their acne is better (mine got worse) and their skin looks more refined. I saw nothing.
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Ended up only doing two of these (one at the spa...
Ended up only doing two of these (one at the spa below and another elsewhere 6 weeks later) and honestly, didn't see a lick of difference anywhere. I doubt a third would have made a significant difference. Waste of money.
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September 12, 2012
Thank you for updating us on your final results, or lack there of unfortunately. :-/
October 17, 2012
I realize this thread is a little older but I wanted to post anyway. It is no wonder you didn't see any or little result from the tx's. The pictures you posted look like the tech just pulsed random areas. She may have been trying to target an area but the overlap of each grid mark is horrible. In order to have a good ematrix tx there needs to be at least a 20% overlap (that way you will have the pin dots completely covering the area that has issues). It doesn't appear that you have any overlap and you have a lot of streaking (where areas weren't even pulsed). Actually, you have quite a few areas that look like you have half a grid mark. I am surprised the machine would allow a pulse if it wasn't flat on your skin. I have no idea what setting you were done at but I personally would have done your tx at a high B or a low to mid C. Level A is for minor issues, level B is for intermediate and level C is for significant.
October 17, 2012
She did it a B and had I done further txs, she would have used a C. The tech is an ARNP who has been in dermatology practice for some time. This pic was right after the procedure in the car. I honestly don't think I would do it again, but thanks for your feedback!
March 4, 2013
I am going for my 3rd treatment next week and am absolutely a believer, it's done wonders for my skin. I am a 52 yr old with some light acne scars on one cheek that were starting to make my skin look "wavy". My neck was also starting to get the creppy look. The first treatment was done at a B48 level and since I did so well with it the second treatment was done at a C50. My third and last treatment will be at C53. I do get numbing cream BUT it still hurts quite a bit. My face stays red for about an hour and then it just looks like I have a nice tan. The little "dots" last about 6 days. I don't use anything on my skin except for a light moisturizer to keep the skin moist. Currently my acne scars and the "wave" affect is much much less noticeable. My neck is already looking really good too with not so much wrinkling going on. I feel and look absolutely amazing. I get compliments on my skin all the time. I would recommend Ematrix.
Good for you for going to the gym! I would have a hard time staying in for 3-4 days as well.
Thanks for posting pictures - it is so helpful to be able to see what people are describing. Let us know how things are healing up over the next few days.