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Still Waiting to SEE Any Results?

  • Not Worth It
  • Cost: $900
  • San Diego

2-weeks ago I had IPL; V-Beam and 5 minutes of...

2-weeks ago I had IPL; V-Beam and 5 minutes of Blu-Light laser all in one appointment. This was to get rid of "precancerous" spots BUT I was also told I would SEE improvement in age spots, red marks, and general redness. I am still waiting to see ANYTHING, how long does it take to see cosmetic results reducing redness and age spots? The broken capillaries do not look like they are budging!

I never saw any results that I could put a finger...

I never saw any results that I could put a finger on.

It didn't do anything. Not bad, but no good either. For the high cost, I really think I should have been able to tell they did a treatment.

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My Doctor: name not provided

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Del Mar area. Had trouble getting answers to my quesion above! No straight answers.

Comments (1)

Tom at RealSelf (Community Manager) 5 Aug 2010

A family member had a similar concern; after the treatment they didn't see results, and wondered if the machine settings were too low.

Not sure these help, but check out IPL vs Fraxel for Age Spots.  The doctors provide considerable information about age spot removal.

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