zulamaria

3 IPL Spot Treatments with No Result - Stockholm, Sweden

Miss Clare, you look absolutely lovely! I am so very glad to see how well IPL worked for you. All the best!

Hej helloworld!

Thank you very much for your kind words. I do empathize with you, and this empathy somehow makes it just a little bit easier to manage. I still haven't gone to a therapist. I am living in Sweden, and I speak the language only on a very basic level. I did find a therapist who offers sessions in English, but the sessions are quite expensive...I have decided to go for a laser consultation in September, although the IPL specialist that performed my treatments said that the spot is too light for that. So, I am not holding my breath...

Have you decided on IPL treatment or any other treatment? How is it going with the therapy?

All the best, and please keep in touch!
Zula

Hey again msty, thank you so much for your encouraging words. All that you say makes perfect sense, I just wish I was knew *how* to implement your good advice. Every time I try to relax, I end up stressing myself out even more because I invariably fail to loosen up...

jnine, thank you for your comment. I have in fact looked into Dermablend's green concealer. I should stress that I don't wear any makeup; I hate the stuff. However, at this point I am considering purchasing it. Do I combine it with some sort of foundation or powder in my skin tone?

So glad to have support here! Thank you, all!

After reading lilone's comment and reading a bit about Accutane on the internet, I agree with her. Just look at this Wiki article as one example: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isotretinoin (esp. the bit about Roche withdrawing Accutane from the US market in 2009). Jamie, your skin is far too pretty to risk damaging your health with this drug.

I am certainly glad that the laser treatment appears to be working. Looking great!

Hey msty, thank you for your comment! I think your advice is very good, and I realize that patience and gentleness are one of the most valuable tools we have in healing our bodies. I have always been gentle with my skin - I only use gentle soaps and, more recently, face washes (no exfoliating scrubs or tonics, etc.). I use nothing but Home Health's Almond Oil as a moisturizer (all natural oils, no chemicals/preservatives, artificial fragrances or colors), and that's only when I notice that my skin needs it. I wear no makeup. Although I was insecure in my high school years (who hasn't been!), I developed a very strong sense of self-confidence about my physical appearance during my college years, and I have been very happy with my looks since (even though I have light blemishes and wrinkles in other places on my face). This particular spot has completely thrown me off, and I want nothing more than to get rid of it. I have been dealing with this for over a year now with no signs of improvement (thankfully, I haven't noticed it getting any worse). I know that being hasty can sometimes be counter-productive, but how much longer do I have to wait...Is there anything else in addition to what you mentioned above that you did to get rid of your acne and scarring?

May I ask whether you have pursued any IPL or laser treatment options?