MIXto CO2 Laser BEWARE

I am Dr. Michael Tomcik M.D.and I did do Mixto microfractional Co2 on "birdchirp on 8/21/09. Please see my replies on this forum. This former patient signed 5 pages of informed consent She saw 4 patients photos days 1 thru 7 then at 1 and 4 months. She missed 5 post op appointments and in spite of 4 phone messages left every day for 7 straight days offering her early am, noon and 6:30 pm. Sre finally called me at 2:30 am on day 5 complaining about tight skin and itching. She had use NONE of our post op laser creams in spite of being give these 2 week in advance of the surgery to place behind her ears to make certain that she wasn't allergic to them and she signed a specia form that stated she both understood them and would comply. Pre and an 11 day post op photos demonstrated marked decrease in scars and very significant tightening. She was also told that her skin would loosen up for 4 to 6 weeks as fluid leaves and that additional new Collegen which would retighten in 6 months. this response is 2 weeks post op

I am sorry birdchirp feels so devastated and is still obviously under much emotional distress as a result of her laser treatment. Her anger is understandable. I hear her doctor's frustration and am glad he has responded so thoroughly. While I think he probably did everything "by the book" she has had a bad result. I was in a rage too. He can't undo what happened to her. I only went in for one post treatment appointment; it was too difficult to go out and very hard to hear the office's positive "chirping" and the doctor's seeming denial of my suffering. Hopefully she will heal and return to normal within a year. I was the person who first started this thread after participating in only one of two sessions of Mixto in a doctor's study. My results were also "off the charts" in terms of infection (staph, by day two), saggy skin, swollen face and healing time. No one had prepared me for the aftermath and it truly took a full six + months to heal. While my skin looked somewhat smoother the next year, I also have experienced a return of age spots - even though I used 30 sunscreen- and they were much larger, darker and more prevalent. Not good. Now I only go in twice yearly for Botox and have had two Juvederm treatments Nothing works for the spots. They are awful. I urge birdchirp to not post her photos; these photos float forever on the internet and pop up when least expected. She does not "owe" anyone such full disclosure as proof of her ordeal. I hear and believe her pain and wish her a full recovery. Her doctor ought to adjust his warnings/disclosures to new patients to include the "outer limits" of negative possibilities and healing time. Best not to just cut and paste the manufacturer's rosy description of recovery.

I want to say that my Mixto Laser was one the most wonderful things that has ever happened to me. I am 53 yrs old and spend the majority of my adult life embarressed about the appearance of the skin on my face, especially around my mouth! Acne scars and an ex-smoker really took it's toll on me. I had mine done in Midland, Tx and am coming up on 2 months. Everyone that sees me freaks out about the much much much improved appearance of my skin. My cousin looked at me and said "OMG, I don't care if I have to get a loan at the bank, I'm getting that s*** done." hahaha I wasn't quite prepared for the amount of swelling (although I was told) but I am one happy mixto laser person. I just tell everyone to be prepared to hide out for a full week. When I went back for my 6 wk checkup & saw my before pictures it really freaked me out the huge difference. I plan to take excellent care of my new skin & just feel like I got a second chance. Thanks Alma!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi happyhappy! How is your face looking now? I got my mine done 3 weeks ago. And my cheeks look Dark-Red with some brown spots. I know I have to be patient with the final results, but I'm a little concerned about the brown spots. I got it done in Midland, Texas as well.

I went to Ulta and got some green concealer to cover the red. My face stayed red for a couple of months but with the concealer under my makeup it hid the red. I do still have 1 brown spot where she hit some spider veins extra hard but it is fading and I'm not really concerned about it because the concealer & base makeup hide it. I am still just extremely pleased with my outcome and still get many many compliments on my new younger looking face.

Oh wow!!! Thanks for sharing!!! That gives me HOPE!!! cuz it's been a month now and my face looks super red and ugly brown, looks horrible!!! Everywhere I go people stare at me. But I am being patient, but I'm so ready to look pretty again, I never had brown patches on my skin like I do now.....but like I said just trying to be patient and wait for the real results. Will you please look at my picture and tell me if your face was as red as mine? Thanks!!!

How much is the mixto in Costa Rica- which clinic? Thanks