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Photofacial 1st of 5 in Series - Las Vegas, NV

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I had my first Photofacial yesterday. To my...

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ParkhahaApril 27, 2011
WORTH IT$250

I had my first Photofacial yesterday. To my surprise a few hours later I noticed a lot of dark spots on my face. I didn't see all of this pigmentation before because it was very light. I'm not happy with the dark spots but I know it's evidence of a good treatment so I am anxiously waiting for them to slough off.

I'm doing the recommended 5 treatments and I'll post a new photo after each of them.


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F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)

Board Certified Dermatologist

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BrittB
April 28, 2011

Hi funny,

Welcome to the Photofacial community! How are you feeling today, how's your face? Did you have any pain from the procedure? Can't wait to hear how everything goes and see your pictures as you proceed. Thanks for the pictures and please keep us updated.

Thanks so much for the review,

-Britt

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Parkhaha
April 29, 2011
It wasn't painful, felt like a slight rubber band snap. I'm sure it was easier on me because they gave me some numbing cream and blew cold air on my face during the actual procedure.
BrittB
April 29, 2011

Other community members have mentioned numbing cream and cooling helps a lot. I'm glad it wasn't that bad. Please keep us updated.

Thanks,

-Britt

medesthetics
August 27, 2011
Topical numbers of the skin can not be used during this treatment, it is a vasodilator which constricts the vessels which you are treating which are another form of sun damage, rosacea and broken capillaries. If your office has advanced laser, then cryo is used to help cool area.
myr
February 28, 2012

It depends which numbing cream you use - Ametop (tetracaine 4%) effectively numbs and doesn't cause vasoconstriction so should be fine to use pre-laser. EMLA cream (2.5% lignocaine, 2.5% prilocaine), however causes vasoconstriction (i.e. makes small capillaries / rosacea temporarily fade so will reduce the benefit of laser on these conditions).

LaserFX
May 6, 2011
Thanks for posting a pic. It really helps to see what people are talking about. Keep us posted on your progress. How does everything look a week later?
Ms H.
August 24, 2018
Was the $250 for the five treatments of for one?
UPDATED FROM Parkhaha

So it's been about 2 weeks since my first...

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ParkhahaMay 8, 2011
So it's been about 2 weeks since my first treatment and I wanted to post my face. The dark coffee ground look is gone now but I do have some spots that did not come up completely, I'm hoping those go away after my next treatment.

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zuzu72
May 28, 2019
What was the cost? Thank you! You look gorgeous.
UPDATED FROM Parkhaha

This pic is the morning after my 2nd photo-facial....

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ParkhahaJune 12, 2011
This pic is the morning after my 2nd photo-facial. I am seeing result in that dark spots are rising to the surface after both treatments but I'll have to wait until the end to see how much overall help it's been. BTW: Trust me on this, if you go to this spa ask for Angie (I had Refirme there with anther girl and wasn't as happy, it seemed rushed and not at all pampered).

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AmberB
July 4, 2011
To keep the age spots from coming back so quickly you must use a zinc oxide based sunscreen. If you don't, the spots come back fast. My first photofacial was March 2010 and I had my last photofacial in April of 2010. Only 2 treatments were needed. My next will be at the end of July 2011. I have used zinc oxide sunscreen on my face every single day. I had to ask about this. My dermatologist did not tell me. I hope this helps everyone!
Jilley
September 21, 2011

What is the name of the zinc oxide sunscreen you use?

AmberB
January 1, 2012
Hi Jilley, So sorry it's taken me so long to reply. I currently use Walgreens Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Lotion spf 70. It's about $7-$9. I have also used Neutrogena Baby Pure & Free and Skinceuticals Physical Defense 30. I never had my photofacial back in July so it's been since April 2010 since my last one and I don't have many spots or dark spots like I did before I had this done the very first time. Zinc oxide/Titanium sunscreen every single day truly keeps them at bay.
kristi h
September 22, 2011
Ill be going in for my first spot next week. Supposed to start carac cream as well... does anyone know if it'll be ok to do this along with photo facials
medesthetics
September 22, 2011
You have to discontinue that cream 5 days prior to laser
kristi h
September 22, 2011
Thank you. Then how soon after session may I start using the Caracas cream?
medesthetics
September 23, 2011
Atleast 5 days
kristi h
September 29, 2011
Went in for my first appt yesterday. I immediately had lots of dark spots show in my cheek and jaw line area. It was fairly painful, but didnt have numbing cream or fan... Felt almost as though my face was being tatooed. I iced last night, and this morning my cheek are swollen and more lighter spots are visible around my face. I have to wait about a month to start my 2 week carac cream treatment, then will go back early December for one more photo facial treatment.
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