Tylie

Restylane- Bad Reaction - Eagan, MN

Is the pixel laser treatment the same thing as the pixel CO2 treatment?

Well I had nice skin until I turned 18 and went on BCP to regulate 'things'. Then the acne (hormonal) started. At about 22 I went on Accutane and it worked great with very little side effects. It lasted about 15 years. After my last child was born it was back with the deep ones that are so painful and was really trying to wear makeup all the time or be in a dark room. I went on Claravis ending in August last year. This time my hair fell out in clumps, cholesterol was high and my skin would tear even with a minor bump against a surface. I went off after only a month. So it didn't do anything positive. I have no idea the dosage I was on before when it worked. This time it was 40 mg one day then 80mg the next alternating. Maybe too much?
5 know it gets a bad wrap but when I have tried absolutely everything else I really could care less the side effects if it would work. I went gluten free, sugar free, dairy free, even tried vegitarian all for about a year. Besides being cranky nothing changed for my skin and charting my cycle proves it is hormonal. The dopctors want to do more BCP but I can't since they raise my BP and cholesterol etc.
I think our bodies change as we age and maybe what didn't work in the past may now?

Thank you for the explanation:)
I need to address adult acne but I was on accutane and have to wait a full year to do anything. So researching while I wait.

what is the difference between the pixel treatment and the chemical peel? I was told they were the same thing.
Thank you.

How is your progress?
To clarify are you saying the Levulan was what caused the reaction of your skin and the Omnilux itself would be okay.
And you are treating with the Omnilux by itself now?