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Great Treatment - Highland Park, IL

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Spent: $500 in Highland Park, IL

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Posted 1 Oct 2011

I am 40, very fair, delicate complexion (green eyes, lt brwn hair). Though I have never sunbathed in my life, I had sun damage just from being outside in general (I have since learned never to leave the house without 50 SPF on my face... world of difference!). I am very prone to broken blood vessels, redness and freckles. Before I began treatment, I would cry when I looked in the mirror. First thing I would do in the AM is put on foundation because I did not want my husband to notice my ugly skin.

The treatments (coupled with religious use of sunscreen) have made a world of difference. The ugly blood vessels would disappear. Face takes on a more even complexion. I did not notice a significant shrinkage in my pores, however, I no longer felt the need to cover my skin in foundation as I was comfortable enough to go without it.

Pain wise, the treatment did not bother me. My aesthetician always immediately followed my treatment with a Gentle Waves treatment ($100 more). Immediately following treatment, my face was red but barely noticeable by the time I got home. Yes, your brown spots will darken and come to the surface. That is what is supposed to happen. They flake off (mine after about a week).

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My Doctor: Skin Deep Medical Spa

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I could not rate after care because it does not apply to me. I would like to point out that my treatments were given by Gisela, the aesthetician. She absolutely knows what she is doing and I am very confident with her handling my face.

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BrittB 19 Oct 2011

Hi Marci,

It sounds like you feel so much better about your skin, I am really happy to hear. You provided some really important info about healing, which is always great for the community to hear. Since you had such a great experience is this something you will continue to do as needed? 

Thank you for the post,

-Britt

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