Photodynamic Therapy: Stories
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- Jo349
- posted 8 months ago
- updated 7 months ago
- Worth It
- Cost: $60
- Dr. Nelson (Tucson, AZ)
Inevitable outcome of sensitive Irish skin living...
- 20 Sep 2012
Inevitable outcome of sensitive Irish skin living in the desert Southwest is pre-cancer cells on my face. During my annual exam at the dermatologist, he recommended a couple of options for dealing with this including the photodynamic blue light procedure. I took the earliest appointment available (two days from then) to get it done before I chickened out. Barely had time to check out RealSelf. Almost cancelled the appointment when reading how many people found the actual procedure and the following couple of days very painful. Had it done yesterday; didn’t find it painful just tingling like when you stay too long ‘working on the tan’ at the beach. This morning I’m swollen, red, and it feels like bad sunburn but still not painful. Per post treatment instructions, I’m staying inside for two days, applying zinc based sunscreen, and have Aquaphor ready for the peeling stage coming up. I’ll post an update in a couple of days at which time I’ll rate the ‘worth it’ section. Covered by insurance so just a $60 co-pay.
The doctor is CRAIG E. NELSON and NOT Jeffery Nelson.
- 20 Sep 2012
Took 7 days for all peeling and redness to fully...
- 6 Oct 2012
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That is great that your insurance covered your treatment!!
Thank you so much for letting us know that you didn't find the treatment to be too uncomfortable. Looking forward to hearing how the next couple of days go for you.
It is showing Dr. Nelson now.
How are things feeling today?
That's good to hear. Please continue to update us. :)