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I went to a place I was very satisfied with for a...
Went through hellJuly 27, 2013
$75
I went to a place I was very satisfied with for a broken capillary on the end of my nose. VOILA!! Poof be gone. It was a miracle! I was looking like Rudolph and at 29 didn't like that very much. So a couple more zaps here and there for small red "tiny" red dots was cheap..$75. No biggie. I had one of my husbands concerts coming up and wanted to look extra awesome so I decided to ask about a few small capillaries next to my eye near my nose. "No problem she said....
As I was lubed up goggles on I found myself pulling the skin of my eye down hearing the lady say .."I'm using a different LASER...one we used for your leg veins..." And started zapping away. I think at that point we all know what might be going on in our brain....so there it goes...no wine for a week and they would have been gone....laser...ruined for life...or at least till I get my brow lift at 31...haha not funny. So I puffed up like no other and scarred like no other and had to go to a LA concert that night (thank god I'm a talented makeup artist!!) as the months go on...I'm devastated...I lost all of the fat surrounding my eye...upper and lower. Deep dark circles fat pockets..loss of elasticity in cheeks. Droop In both brows and my eyes started closing up and wrinkling so small I could have died. (By the way I've always had notorious eyes..talking..."oh you look like Megan fox . Christina apple gate . Katy perry Carmen Electra...and blah blah.... So anyways I went back..was told I was crazy ...wanted some sort of compensation and BAM...botox for free..umm ...well a botched laser isn't gonna make a botched botox any better. I've been sicker than a dog had horrific panic attacks, night sweats night vomiting 'complete fatigue (I mean can't even get outta bed for a few weeks) weakness in arms, severe headaches and vision...and so fourth. This battle is not fun. I will beat it I can't let it ruin me. I can't even look in the mirror I look like someone else...just waiting to get the botox out to get that brow lift...then I'm done. On that note...ID RATHER BE SLICED AND DICED AND RECOVER THAN SUFFER RUINING MY FACE FROM LASER AND RUINING MY HEALTH AND WELL BEING FROM BOTOX. And believe me...I will never try a filler.....
As I was lubed up goggles on I found myself pulling the skin of my eye down hearing the lady say .."I'm using a different LASER...one we used for your leg veins..." And started zapping away. I think at that point we all know what might be going on in our brain....so there it goes...no wine for a week and they would have been gone....laser...ruined for life...or at least till I get my brow lift at 31...haha not funny. So I puffed up like no other and scarred like no other and had to go to a LA concert that night (thank god I'm a talented makeup artist!!) as the months go on...I'm devastated...I lost all of the fat surrounding my eye...upper and lower. Deep dark circles fat pockets..loss of elasticity in cheeks. Droop In both brows and my eyes started closing up and wrinkling so small I could have died. (By the way I've always had notorious eyes..talking..."oh you look like Megan fox . Christina apple gate . Katy perry Carmen Electra...and blah blah.... So anyways I went back..was told I was crazy ...wanted some sort of compensation and BAM...botox for free..umm ...well a botched laser isn't gonna make a botched botox any better. I've been sicker than a dog had horrific panic attacks, night sweats night vomiting 'complete fatigue (I mean can't even get outta bed for a few weeks) weakness in arms, severe headaches and vision...and so fourth. This battle is not fun. I will beat it I can't let it ruin me. I can't even look in the mirror I look like someone else...just waiting to get the botox out to get that brow lift...then I'm done. On that note...ID RATHER BE SLICED AND DICED AND RECOVER THAN SUFFER RUINING MY FACE FROM LASER AND RUINING MY HEALTH AND WELL BEING FROM BOTOX. And believe me...I will never try a filler.....
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July 29, 2013
Hey there. I just want you to know you're not alone. I have suffered terribly from just 2 IPL treatments. In my personal opinion, these devices can be extremely harmful to your health. And yes, they destroy fat cells, collagen, elastin, all that stuff. They are very good at destroying someone's life. Let me know if you need to talk. I know how hard it is and I am in touch with others who also suffer. We all support each other.
December 12, 2013
Thank you so much. Sorry for the late response. I use my phone and its awkward. How are you doing? Have you recovered at all or found any answers? This sight had been so helpful to me.
July 31, 2013
Believe us old timers here. Many have been on this site for over a year and unfortunately you are correct it does destroy the elastin, collagen, and surface of the skin. Many doctors and others who do this procedure will all say that it is impossible that IPL could do this. They will on occasion say they have never ever had anyone who wasn't pleased with their results and it may happen but they have never seen it. Whatever level of denial they are in we all know the truth. I had this happen before my son's wedding! Believe the last thing you want is someone who is taking pictures of you. Anyway my photos show the damage within about two weeks of the doctors treatment. It continues on and most of us have spent a fortune just trying to correct it. I feel for you because you are so young. It just goes to show what some people will do for the almighty dollar. It is sickening. The only thing I haven't tried is fat injections or a face lift, just too scared well and expensive. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress. I hope you are happy with your brow lift.
December 12, 2013
I'm so sorry to see so many others suffering. What is your outcome? Where are you at now in your journey?
December 13, 2013
I have realized the damage is permanent no matter what doctors say this was done as my photos show by IPL. It really does not matter at this point if it was the doctor or the equipment we are the people walking around living with the damage. It is all thermal heat which can and does burn. They can correct our medical terms and question what we did before and after but we all have damage for life. The brown spots I have now are in areas that have not got any better with creams this is not sun damage that just magically surfaced where there was nothing before I was burned. You can see where the laser or IPL hit the surface of my skin and changed the texture and now have loss of firmness also. Botox does help the crinkly skin around my eyes, fillers are crazy expensive but have helped with the loss of fullness in my checks. I doubt that I will be able to continue I just do not have 1000.000 or more every six months. I have spent mostly likely thousands on products which I will try anywhere from 90 days or more or until I get a bad reaction since my skin is so sensitive now. I have tried Obagi, Image, Arbonne, Osmosis, Murad, Philosophy products that cost 150.00 each from a derms office and nothing has helped long term. Many things may plump the skin and make it appear better for several hours but nothing has repaired my skin. I have learned vitamin c topical has helped but retin A or retinol makes my skin pucker and look horrible I suffered through that over two months being told it just takes time. Maybe it just me but I have tried different strengths and frequency just could not handle how bad I reacted. Wished I could find something I keep trying I will never give up hope. Thanks for asking.
December 13, 2013
I've been using retinol and retin a products and my skin feels all soft and crinkly too. It's really shiny and looks and feels like mush. I stopped the strong stuff cause I was using around my eyes and been using roc for sensitive skin. But I think I'm gonna stop al retinol I think it's making the skin worse and thinner :(
December 13, 2013
I know it is hard because it is almost everything. They make you feel so bad when you can't use it but you can't help that your skin is damaged and sensitive now to sun and products. I think one thing I have learned is to speak up for myself and don't let the fact that someone is a professional make you feel forced or talk you into something you are not comfortable with you. Chose what is best for yourself and go with your gut.
December 13, 2013
And it makes me sick because I was in the cosmetic and beauty business for years and makeup and skincare is my life. At this point I feel like everything is ruining my skin. Today I noticed it was yellow around my eyes and mouth. The tinge in my skin . I don't know if its from fat loss or what! You've been out for a while from your experience right? How long are the damaging effects gonna keep taking place?
December 13, 2013
Also my pores are huge. Skin super oily and has a really smooth doughy texture to it. I can't believe just a few zaps under my eyes and around my nose could cause my whole face to do this. The botox to help the drooping brow has been a nightmare . I can't even begin to describe that mess. !
December 14, 2013
It is a vicious cycle that cost you not only in money but your trust . I had botox without much problem but my sister had an eye that drooped and she was given eye drops that helped until it wore off. Have you been given anything? I had fillers that on one side near my mouth a large lump started a week later and she had to inject with a product to dissolve it. I now have been left with my one side less full with gives that look like you had a stroke. I also had a reaction I guess within 2 days at an injection site that swelled like a spider bite and I had to take steroids.That injection cost me 700.00 plus an area that looked infected and I ended up lopsided. This was an very experienced PA that works for a plastic surgeon. I just throw my hands you and wish I could walk around and not care. I just give up on fillers for now too expensive and even the very rich and famous have some horrible procedures done I am sure you have seen them on tv also. The other opition is just to grow old. I also see men and women who skin is too thin for the heavy fillers and it just doesn't look normal or natural. So for sure you are not alone.
December 14, 2013
I have such a trough under my eyes where the laser caused so much damage I've been dying to do restalyn but terrified of what could happen. I can't imagine...I think I'd rather go for a implant which is permanent and can get lumpy or infected. Your filler story makes me feel so bad that this has happened to you. It's so sad that it seems once you start with the damage there is no end to fixing it and everything keeps going wrong. I just pray to find a good doctor out there that can truly assess my issues and help me for the long term.
December 14, 2013
I never tried the drops but my droopy eye went away I just didn't want to even go back or deal with it.
UPDATED FROM Went through hell
7 months post
So almost a month after the botox...
Went through hellAugust 1, 2013
I think the botox bad symptoms are finally settling in. My nausea is still here and I have no appetite (which might make me lose a few pounds :) ) and feeling fatigued. Anxiety is heightened because of the botox especially at night...I'm suffering bad insomnia . Looks wise I'm pretty happy today...everything looks pretty good and my face back to normal as if the botox made all the lumping and sagging go away.. Nervous of what will happen when this wears off :( at first I wanted it to but then will all the bad laser effects just fall back in place? Who knows. It also seems like the botox shifts at times and sometimes looks great and sometimes my eyes are mush again! Ill post 2 pics showing the botox. Today being great and 2 nights ago smiling all the lumping on my brow bone skin which was always full and plump and the sags and lines from the botox and laser. How the hell does the laser affect my whole upper lid when it was done underneath?
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UPDATED FROM Went through hell
7 months post
Vitamin E
Went through hellAugust 1, 2013
I've been breaking open my vitamin e capsule before I take it and using around my eyes. I stopped drinking alcohol as well. I think it's making a huge difference...I'm hopeful!
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September 2, 2013
Hi there. Reading your review really made me sad cause then looking at you and your eyes,they really resembled mine before a fraxel laser melted the majority of fat off my face.They are catlike,which people always complemented me on.Now mine too have changed in shape along with my whole face.I had to get a full face lift and it still looks awful because of the skin damage and fat atrophy.I hope you do get more improvement.Nobody deserves this.
December 12, 2013
You poor thing! There is nothing worse than this. It sounds like we have the same story! And I feel for you and am here for you if you need me!
September 12, 2013
Thank you for your honest experience. I'm so sorry you've been through so much :(. Hugs!
October 19, 2013
I have had lost of elasticity after IPL, currently using Endymed to tighten the skin (will take 2-3 months to see results according to Derma) & getting a skin peel next week because my skin looks dead
Would like to say you are not the only one who is displeased with IPL side effects.....Hope you get better soon!
December 12, 2013
Hi sorry for the late response I don't know how to work this thing on my phone. What is endymed? Please let me know your details. Anything helps :) sorry to hear what your going through as well
December 13, 2013
I have no idea what Endymed is some other girl said her doctor said it was some type of treatment? I think radio frequency? Sounded like it could cause more damage to me?
December 13, 2013
I'd rather get cut and sewn than have some of the other alternatives
December 13, 2013
Yea just another machine that creates damaging by microwave, radio , or thermal heat in hopes to build skin. Of course we know better
December 13, 2013
Sp123 What did it do for you? What can it do? Can you let us know cost and how many treatments or if you have to back to maintain like Botox? Just have never heard you of it before is it new or has been called by another name before?
January 24, 2014
Sorry for not getting back to you earlier, umm it is for skin tightening I paid $350 (Australian dollars mind you, would be cheaper in US) per treatment I only had 4 you usually need 6-8. I don't know if it's new but would recommend. You have to wait 3 months for results though. I asked Derma and he said need 2 treatments every year to maintain it Hope this helps
October 20, 2013
I am confused if IPL did this damage why would you use Endymed? Sounds like a wolf in sheeps clothing in other words radio frequency or thermal heat will for sure cause more damage. Read up on Dr. Ben Johnson product called Osmosis. Beware of doctor trying to sell you on treatments that work on damaging the skin more to improve it? Just listen to the videos first.
October 21, 2013
I think it's because I had about 7-8 treatments of IPL that I lost a bit of elasticity (my skin wasn't exactly the tightest to begin with) I believe that the pigmentation/freckles also helped by hiding it too. I've noticed already that the skin is tighter around the jawline. I have taken some pictures of before the first treatment where i could press right into the cheek and the skin/fat would go around my finger and now it's a lot less. Will be posting a review of it once finished :) :)
February 4, 2014
Hey, thanks for your input. I think you may be right - causing more damage to the skin to treat damage may not be ideal, but when I see those IPL indentations, I just feel like peeling layers of my skin off to get rid of it. I am looking at this Osmosis skin care line now, can you tell me if you have any positive experience with it?
February 4, 2014
I just spent thousands of dollars on different products and don't want to buy another empty promise..
Thank you for posting your honest review. Â I am sorry for all of your stress with this:(