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Updated 9 May 2012

Posted 20 Dec 2010

I had Thermage done 4 days ago on my face. First half of face was uncomfortable during the procedure, especially in the chin, under jaw area. Well, then the second half of the face started. It was more painful and we only got through 200 out of the 450 pulses. The nurse noticed some blistering and stopped. Since then, that side of my my face has erupted in blisters. It is covered with them - they are now open sores. I went back to the Dr today and got antibiotics and ointment. I have no idea if I will scar. As far as whether it actually worked, I have no idea - I am too concerned with healing. It is the holidays and I cannot even go out because I look so awful. The belief is that the machine malfunctioned. The office has called the company to come in and check into it. Just a warning.

I will give it a couple of months and check back - but for now - what a horror story.

I included a photo of the affected area.

Updated on 9 May 2012:
I have seen a couple of posts asking for an update. It is 17 months after the "event" as I call it. I have healed - I do have some faint scars that I hope will eventually fade completely. For me, this procedure was obviously not worth what I went through. I do think there is a tightening effect that I experienced.

This review is the subjective opinion of a RealSelf member and not of RealSelf, Inc.

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The Doctor is good - but the tip malfunctioned.

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BrittB 20 Dec 2010

Hi take time,

Welcome to the community. Thank you for the review and I'm so sorry what happened to you. I'm glad the nurse stopped when she noticed blistering. Does your doctor have any ideas about scaring? You said it's been four days how are you doing today? Please keep us updated and thanks for the pictures.

-Britt

take time to research 21 Dec 2010

Thanks for your post Britt.

No real change - I am keeping up with the ointment and hoping I improve soon.

I will update in a week or so.

phil-in-va 20 Jan 2011

So, what happened?

Andy2 24 Sep 2011

OMG they should have stopped/lowered the intensity of the laser b4 they did real damage. They should know how skin will react if they are trained properly. They should know when to stop as well, they dont just keep going & hope for the best. I hope you heal ok, sounds like they dont know what they are doing there.

BrittB 5 Dec 2011

Hi Andy,

Have you had Thermage before?

Thanks,

-Britt

Yolys 26 Nov 2011

Hey Im sorry so sorry what happened to you? Where it was done? What city? Im been thinking on having it done, but im scare now..hope you do fine, it may help to put some towels with icewater in tha area may help girl..hope you get better soon;)

BrittB 26 Nov 2011

Hi Yolys,

Have you had Thermage and did this to help?

Thanks,

-Britt

take time to research 5 Dec 2011

The issue was a defective tip not user error.

aquagore 21 May 2012

No, it was still user error. The nurse should have recognized that the tip was malfunctioning. I have had various laser procedures done and any experienced practitioner knows when the skin is not reacting properly.

Alicia (Community Manager) 8 Mar 2012

Hi take time...I'm curious how you are doing? Did you heal? Did the procedure work?

MissSydney 13 Mar 2012

Hello,

I'm thinking of having the procedure done. It's been a year since your original post - any major results with the thermage?
Do you have any before and after photos that you could share?

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