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“Freckles & Redness Problems - I Had High Hopes for Photofacial”

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Updated 11 Feb 2011
Posted 3 Jul 2009
Not Worth It
Spent: $700 in San francisco, ca

i had high hopes for photofacial..i did a ton of research before getting it done and after 2 treatments combined with bleaching cream i see zero results. at my last appt the dr even noticed that my skin wasnt improving and said that 3 more treatments might not work. she didnt want me to waste my money (which i very much appreciated her being honest with me). she suggested a chemical peel but after researching that i dont feel comfortable with getting one.

i got photofacial for freckles and some redness problems i have..it did absolutly nothing..in fact i think it made it worse!! or maybe i just notice it more now? either way, it didnt work and im so disappointed.

oh..one other thing i wanted to mention that i havent seen mentioned before, the laser hurt my fillings during the procedure!! like, chewing on tin foil type of feeling. it was so weird.



Updated on 11 Feb 2011:

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

Usha Rajagopal, MD

My Doctor: Usha Rajagopal, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
My rating:
great, even though the procedure didnt work for me..the staff was very nice.
Vote: 7 members found this review helpful

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westcoastgal (6 posts) 16 Apr 2010
Not sure why you're not comfortable with chemical peels... start with something light from an esthetician... or get a vi peel if you're brave enough... vi peel did wonders for my skin acne marks, and acne and hyperpigmentation etc. I regularly use jessner peels and glycolics.

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