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Starlux 1540 + Subcision - done - Philadelphia, PA
UPDATED FROM PixieWixie
2 years post
Watch how you sleep!
PixieWixieJanuary 12, 2015
WORTH IT$2,500
Just a quick update. I figured out (through reading and trial and error) that side / face sleeping was really deepening the wrinkles on my chin, thus making my scars look worse! I've tried desperately to sleep on my back, and I can't do it. So, I purchased this wrinkle pillow that lets me sleep on my side without squishing my face, and it's helping. If you're a face squisher, think about your sleeping position, especially if you're over 40. It sounds so silly, but it's worth a try -- and free if you can sleep on your back!
Replies (4)
January 23, 2015
Which type of pillow did you purchase? Is it just a satin pillow case?
January 25, 2015
It's actually a pillow. Sort of looks like a stretched out "X." If you Google "wrinkle pillow," you'll see a bunch.
January 24, 2015
Thanks for the tips and the pictures! You look fantastic ;) Id like my scars to fade like yours did! But for now ill be looking into that pillow!
March 22, 2015
I do not understand why you do not want to provide the doctor' name!
I would love to make an appointment with this doctor. Please provide his/her name so I can call and make an appointment? Thank you!!
UPDATED FROM PixieWixie
6 months post
A few people have asked for an update and new...
PixieWixieApril 30, 2013
A few people have asked for an update and new pictures. I've had a few additional procedures since my last post. Two IPL treatments (03/19/13 and 4/24.13) and facials with light peels every six weeks. If I had to do it all over again, I would not have done the subcision -- just the laser. The facials make a huge difference.
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April 30, 2013
In your update pics your skin looks really good! Are you sure the subcision made your scars worse? They look much better around the chin, but maybe it is the lighting.
May 23, 2013
i did 3 fraxel treatments for acne scars about 8 years ago.. my skin hurts now because the scarring has hardened.. I paid a lot to get this way.. and my scarring looks worse..
December 13, 2013
Your skin looks beautiful! I can't believe the difference. I think me and you have/had the same scars... god I hate them! Curious about the financial situation with this. How do people afford to do these things? Thanks for your posts! You look great! What a difference your research really paid off!
July 7, 2014
I really appreciate the information you have shared. I am impressed by your persistance with the treatments, and boy has it paid off! You are looking beautiful! This makes me want to continue treatments.
July 8, 2014
Thanks for the comment, B. Good luck to you. I am persistent. Since I've had the treatment I posted to RS, I've had a couple fraxels, a few IPLs, DeepFX, about a dozen microneedlings, and probably things that I'm forgetting. And to answer the comment below, it IS ridiculously expensive, and I forgo a lot of things to afford treatments. I know that these treatments aren't an option for everyone due to the cost, and it's sad that the expense limits people's ability to seek treatment and feel better.
UPDATED FROM PixieWixie
3 months post
01/10/13 -- It's been one month after my last...
PixieWixieJanuary 10, 2013
01/10/13 -- It's been one month after my last Starlux treatment, and I have to say, I do think the laser made a big difference. I think the subcison may have made two spots on my chin worse (deeper and wider), but it helped one spot on my cheek a lot. Making things worse was a risk I was told of, and it was my choice to take it.
One lesson I think I learned is that I wish I had asked the doctor about before and after photos. I might have had a clearer expectation of results and how previous patients compared to me.
I decided not to have a fourth Starlux. Instead, I'm going to see about filler as the last step. I will try to post one more set of photos before I have anything else done so that you can make up your mind about the "before" and "after" specific to this post.
One lesson I think I learned is that I wish I had asked the doctor about before and after photos. I might have had a clearer expectation of results and how previous patients compared to me.
I decided not to have a fourth Starlux. Instead, I'm going to see about filler as the last step. I will try to post one more set of photos before I have anything else done so that you can make up your mind about the "before" and "after" specific to this post.
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February 18, 2013
do you have any pics of your skin now? i am wondering how things are progressing for you?
February 18, 2013
Hi there. Thank you so much for being brave enough to share your story with pictures. It truly is helpful to everyone else. I have similar scars around my chin. I have been looking into subcision but now I am scared that you say it has made this area worse, although I can't tell in the pictures. Do you know why the doctor thought this would be a risk in this area as opposed to the cheek? I am also wondering if you could share your doctor's name with me. Thank you so much.
March 19, 2013
Please I dont live in Phila but I was raised there and I can return and would like to have a consult with your doctor, can you give his name please? Thank you so much.
March 22, 2013
I live in south jersey and want to find a great acne scar doctor in the philadelphia area. Who did you use as your dr?
Good tip! I always sleep on my side...never thought it would increase my wrinkles!