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PDT Facial Treatment - Memphis, TN

UPDATED FROM Ellen0117
4 days post

Day 5

Ellen0117November 23, 2013
After my 48hrs (Thursday at noon) I have been just fine ... The areas on my face that I was concerned with are themselves red however covered with make up no real issue..today ( Saturday) I notice dry skin patches in those areas and some small peeling ....there's no pain/discomfort at all ..my next scheduled appt is before Christmas, Dec 20 ..my nervousness with this procedure has greatly been reduced since my first PDT has been so "uneventful".. I am open for a second treatment if warranted .. will update again if any changes ..

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Purvisha Patel, MD

Purvisha Patel, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

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stpdancer
December 27, 2013
I'm suppose to have this done tomorrow. Can't say I'm to thrilled about it. I'm worried to death about the redness and blisters on the skin! Reading your experience has helped relieve some of the anxiety but I'm still wound up about it.hopefully all will go well.
Ellen0117
December 27, 2013
I just so happened to go back for my follow up appt today. I never had any real blisters ..just mild redness and the light did bring out a few areas that were initially a concern however honestly after 48 hrs I was able to wear makeup and go about my daily activities..today I was advised I should have another blue light treatment ... They could have scheduled me today however we have plans to go out of town for New Years on Sunday for a few days and I was concerned I may be pushing it ..so it's scheduled for Jan 10th..I still have a pace on my cheek that's a concern ..the doctor feels on more treatment may prevent having to zap it and a possible scar .. Please try to remember to take a tube of lip gloss sunscreen for your lips right before the blue lights go on .. I had no issues with my lips as I have read others comment ..I also took a prescription pill to prevent fever blisters ( I have had fever blisters years ago and was advised sometimes the light activates the virus) I stayed out of all bright light (in house) for 48hrs and was so relieved that I truly ad no s sues ... My skin looks really good for 70 yrs old..:) good luck, hope you will update your experience ..also use the hand held fan ..works wonders !!!!
Ellen0117
January 6, 2014
I was able to reschedule my appt from the 10th to today ..they left the medication on my face for 1 1/2 hrs in an effort to get s better reaction ..I had no problem under the blue light ..I am home now and have very little redness .staying out if sunlight ..no problem stating in due to frigid weather today :) will post if I see a reaction ...
Ellen0117
January 7, 2014
Oops!! Spoke too soon..my redness started about 8pm last night ..and it's 1:30 and the heat in my face and redness is still very obvious :) I have taken Benedryl and keeping my face moist and using ice packs .. until tomorrow :)
Mailcarrier89
January 23, 2014
I did not use any lip gloss or block and I'm really glad I didn't. Two spots that, before the treatment , I had never seen. They dried and peeled off, as the rest of the spots did.
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Great Falls Girl
June 16, 2015
I had this a month ago and am going again in a few weeks. I peeled for about a week but at 56 let me tell you IT LOOKS AWESOME. AND it removes fine lines...at least it did on me. My husband keeps saying my face looks amazing. And I think he's right. Can't wait for round two. You go girl!
UPDATED FROM Ellen0117
2 days post

Day 3

Ellen0117November 22, 2013
3rd Day: All the redness is gone from my face ..my 48 hrs are up ...I put on sunscreen and makeup and ran errands this afternoon ..having no pealing, scaling etc ... anxious to see what happens tomorrow ..don't understand why no further reaction after the redness the first 24-36 hrs ..if nothing happens over the weekend I plan to schedule an appt Monday to have the doctor review.. The areas I was originally concerned about (cheeks and nse area) are not clear..but no longer red ??? Will follow up..

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Kimmers25
November 23, 2013

Welcome to RealSelf.  I am very happy to hear you were able to do research on this procedure here on the site.

It sounds like everything went very well and your recovery so far has been easy.  Definitely keep us up to date on the follow up and final results.  Would love to hear back from you.

UPDATED FROM Ellen0117
1 day post

Day 2

Ellen0117November 20, 2013
I slept well last night. Used two pillows to elevate my head (as suggested by another member of ths site) My cheeks and nose area are very red and warm to the touch ...this morning I washed my face with Purpose soap , then placed a wash cloth with the cool vinegar solution on my face and then the cool Aloe on my face ...later I used my own moisturizer.. my skin feels so smooth and tight however besides being very red I am not seeing any scaling or signs of peeling ..I plan to follow doctors instructions and stay inside away from sunlight the full 48 hrs ..Using a magnifying mirror I do see that under this redness there appears to be a few white spots..almost like small blisters deep under the skin on my cheek area , however nothing has surfaced as yet ...will update tomorrow . Again, thank you to those members who have posted...your many personal experiences helped me so much to move forward to do this treatment ..even tho I was so apprehensive, I knew I had to make this choice...I look forward to seeing the end results .

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