I LOVE LOVE LOVE Sublative!! This was my second treatment , and I am on day 7 today and can really tell a difference in my skins texture and tone. Even my husband could see a huge difference in my eyes after the first treatment! Everyone is different, but I had very little swelling , mostly in my eye area .Tran, my medical aesthetician was amazing, very professional and caring . I literally am counting down for my 3 rd treatment! (Dr Z recommends a series of 3, every 4 weeks , for optimal collegen and elastin production! ) I highly recommend !!
Dr. Zedlitz is one of the most caring compassionate women/doctors I’ve ever had the honor to meet. She truly cares about her patients and is a true artist in aesthetic dermatology!!! She’s an amazing doctor and friend.
I get relaxant (i.e. Dysport/ Botox) from Dr. Z every 4 or 5 months. She is awesome, and over the last 2 or so years that I've been seeing her for this, I've never had any issues at all. Only great results. I've had people suggest that I try another cosmetic center for this service to save money, so after reluctance, I decided to try it from another "reputable" place in town (*i.e. a place that has 4 doctors on staff, etc.- not a spa or anything like that). My experience was awful! First off, a doctor did not do the injections, a Nurse Practioner did, and I developed a rash across my entire forehead, in between my eyes and on the sides (*ie crow's feet area... basically everywhere I had the injections done) from the NP not cleaning my skin properly/ thoroughly before injecting. I will NEVER again have injections done at any location that does NOT have an MD doing them. At Z Dermatology, Dr. Z is the only person who injects the patients with relaxant and filler. I know she fully trusts her staff, however, she is very serious about injections being done correctly... no... perfectly and that is what she insures happens every time. When you purchase relaxant or filler from Dr. Z, you aren't only getting the product, but also her skilled hand and expertise.
I attended an open house prior to procedure and was so excited about having the procedure done. There was actually no down time and was so pleased with the results. Even though I am a person who still doesn't like to be without makeup I don't mind as much because my skin tone looks so much better I don't have to cover up those spots that were so obvious. I actually have gone to the grocery store on several occasions without makeup. Dr. Z and the entire staff were all so friendly and helpful with any questions. Very beautiful and comfortable office. I'm now scheduled to have the BBL on my back and shoulders that are covered with freckles/brown spots from the sun and am looking so forward to it. Can't wait!!!!
I always hated my jawline, It isn't as defined as I would like. I had cool mini Coolsculpting to my chin/jawline area about 8 weeks ago. I can feel a difference already. Friends and family members keep telling me I look like I lost weight. I'm assuming because my jawline is more defined and I don't have as much fat under my chin. Anyways I'm so excited to see full results at 12 weeks!!
I had several treatments of botox. The injections were done by Dr. Z and she was very friendly and professional. If you have thought about doing this, don't hesitate to do so. She has a way of making you feel very comfortable and confident. She makes sure of that, and her staff as well. My overall experience is A+
I went to Z Aesthetic Dermatology for a free seminar to learn about the coolsculpting procedure. Anyone who went to this seminar would receive 20% off the procedure if purchased that same day. The presentation basically went over the same information that I read on the internet so I didn't learn anything new; however, I did get to see a live demonstration where someone was actually having it done in front of us. After the demonstration, I was able to meet with a nurse who evaluated the locations that bothered me that I may want to have coolscuplted. She put these little measuring things on my belly area to see what size suction cup would be used during the procedure. I required a large one for the lower ab area and smaller cups for any other areas I was curious about. The area that bothered me the most was the lower ab so I decided to make an appointment to have that done in a few weeks. I would have liked to have done more but it is not cheap. That one area with the 20% discount was $1100. I'll see how that goes before deciding to do other body areas. I will write more once the procedure is done. Updated on 11 Aug 2013: I wanted to share some photos of myself before my Coolsculpting experience. The nurse that evaluated me said that I had an egg shape to my belly versus the more common bagel shape. I agree as you can see the lower portion is heavier than the top giving it an egg-like look. This makes me very self conscious! In certain outfits, it even makes me look pregnant. I definitely don't want to be asked again when I'm due. Crushing!!! I have seen a plastic surgeon to discuss lipo, and I'm not afraid of going through with that. However, the cost and the down time turned me off. I can't afford to take a week from work to recover as I just started this job and don't have vaction or sick days yet. With Coolsculpting, you can go back to work the same day!! I'm looking forward to getting this done in 3 weeks! Updated on 27 Aug 2013: So I have 11 more days to go until my coolsculpting procedure. I'm a little nerveous but more excited. I called to confirm my appointment and also to make sure there wouldn't be any additional charges, hidden fees, etc since I already pre-paid for the procedure. I'm all set. I'm mostly scared about the after pain not the during pain. I keep reading that after 3-6 days it gets really painful as the cells are dying and the body is defrosting. I've been thinking about buying one of those back brace things that you can freeze or heat up to help with the pain. Many recommend getting one to ice your belly when it starts to hurt because nothing else seems to help other than pain meds. I think I might buy one just to be prepared for pain if I get any. Rather have it than not. Plus, it's no more than $20-$30 max. Some are even lower at Walgreens and Wal-Mart. Will write again either right before my procedure to maybe post photos or discuss how I'm feeling or will write after the procedure about everything. Updated on 3 Sep 2013: So I've been getting some comments about this procedure, and I have spoken to the office staff as well about my concerns. I'm feeling a little better. Of course I'm still a little scared of the unknown, but I'm sure I will be okay. I have decided not to cancel as everyone's bodies react differently to this procedure and I might be okay. What happens to some people may be due to past medical issues, pain tolerance, location of treatment, etc. I do appreciate the concern and warnings, Jkat, but I guess I have to learn the hard way and see for myself. I'm trying to be prepared though. I'll post before pics again as well as during pics once I have my procedure done. Check back soon! Updated on 6 Sep 2013: I'm a little nervous, but I'm sure I will be fine! I took photos of myself this evening to post and can hopefully get photos during my procedure as well as afterwards to post, too. I'm excited to get started so I can see the results in 2 or so months. Fingers crossed that everything goes well. Updated on 7 Sep 2013: So I'm sitting in the chair having my Coolsculpting done as I type. It's not as scary or painful as I read or thought it would be. When I got to the office, they had me change into a pair of paper like shorts so that the gel pad wouldn't wet my own clothes. She then marked the area to be done with a red expo marker. They then took photos of me from every angle. Next I sat in a comfortable chair that she recline. She then gave me a soft pillow and put a blanket on my legs. The gel pad was then placed on my tummy. It felt wet and a little cold but not bad. The Coolsculpting machine was then aligned with the marks on my belly. I was nervous. She told me to take deep breaths. She pressed one of the two buttons on the head of the machine. That turned the suction part on. This was the part that was the most uncomfortable as it pulled my fat into the chamber to be frozen. It felt like a pull and pinch. Once I got over the initial shock of this action it was okay. She then pressed the second button which turned on the freeze part. It felt warm at first then like a massage then cold. I got used to it quickly. I'm now 45 mins into my treatment. Nothing is bothering me other than I need to use the restroom as I've been drinking water. Oh. I forgot to mention, it was hard to breath at first so I was taking shallow breathes but I got used to the suction and was able to return back to normal breathing. I'm excited for this to be done. Got less than 8 minutes to go. The nurse just checked in and said she's gonna do a massage on my belly after the machine is removed. I'll write more soon and post photos, too! Updated on 7 Sep 2013: So my procedure is done. When the hour was over, the nurse took the suction device off my belly. The gel pad and fat were frozen into a butter stick like look. It didn't hurt. The release of the suction device was a relief. She then took off the pad and massaged the fat. This did not hurt at all. I actually enjoyed it. Didn't feel tender or anything. When done, I stood up and she rapped me in a bandage and gave me some aftercare instructions to take home. I took photos of my belly after the massage. It's just red. The redness is almost gone now as its been 30 minutes since I left the office. Now it's a waiting game to see results. I'll keep you posted. Updated on 8 Sep 2013: After the procedure, I went home and changed then went out with one of my friends for a walk. I felt no pain at this time. I went about the rest of my day and didn't even realize I just had something done! When I got home, I took a bath and washed off the red marker on my belly from the Coolsculpting markings. It came off pretty easily with soap, water and a wash cloth. I wrapped myself back up in the ace bandage. I still had no pain. Every once in a while my stomach would itch from the bandage feeling but other than that it was okay. Then I went to lay on my bed around bedtime. My cat decided to climb up on the bed and walk ON MY BELLY! OMG. That hurt as her little paws sunk into the spots I just had suctioned! It felt like I was bruised and someone punched it. Once she got off, it didn't hurt so bad. I then went to sleep. I did not wake up with any pain during the night. The next morning (today), I took a shower and just felt a little sore. No major pain. Also, I don't have any bruising and am hardly swollen at all. So far so good. Will keep you posted. Updated on 9 Sep 2013: It's been two days now since my Coolsculpting procedure. I still don't have any bruising and hardly any swelling. It is more sore today though than it was yesterday. I noticed this when I had to get dressed for work and the pants rubbing or touching my stomach made it hurt. I wore loose fitting sweat pants over the weekend so didn't notice so much. To help with the pain, I just left the pant button undone and pulled my shirt over it and all is well. My stomach is sore to the touch. Just feels like a big bruise under the skin but that's the worse of it. It's tolerable. I just have to be sure not to touch my stomach. Other than that, I don't notice anything is wrong. I slept throughout the night again so it's not keeping me up. Updated on 11 Sep 2013: So I'm on the fourth day after my Coolsculpting procedure. Day three my stomach still felt tender but did not hurt as much as day two. I could actually touch my stomach without that pain I had the other day. Same goes for day 4. The spot that is the most sore is right under my belly button. Not sure if it's because the skin is thinner around the belly button or that spot bruised more under the skin, but if I touch that spot, it has the most tenderness. Really my pain has been almost none. I would say maybe a 2 out of 10 and that's if I touch my belly. So for me, so far so good. I have not seen any results yet but I wasn't expecting to at this point. That would be unrealistic. I have been taking measurements though before and after the procedure. I went from a 34" to 35.5" to 36" in the area done so I have gotten a little swollen. That's not out of the ordinary for me though as the same thing happens when I get close to my time of the month or when I eat certain food, too. In any event, the only discomfort really is when I have to wear dress pants to work and they are a little tight so I have to keep them unbutton and hide that. I will write more in the next few days to let you know if there are any visible or pain changes. Updated on 12 Sep 2013: So yesterday everything went well as I wrote in the above update; however, I wanted to add that my stomach did start to itch on day 4 (yesterday). I would rub or scratch it to relieve this feeling but no pain. Last night, I woke up several times but I don't think it's related to the Coolsculpting. I had some spicy food last night and I'm having heartburn in my chest and slight stomach pain (maybe gas). It's not the part of the stomach that I had suctioned that hurts. It is in the upper GI part so again, I don't think it's related. This morning I haven't had any pain. I just have a little discomfort from my pants against my stomach, which still feels bruised but doesn't have any bruises visible. Would be nice to wear pjs or sweats to work but that's not going to happen! I'm anxiously awaiting to see if I get any pain that I've been reading about. It seems to happen between days 4-8 so I'm in that time frame right now. So far so good but we'll see. Fingers crosssed that I get through this pain free! Updated on 14 Sep 2013: There were no changes on day 6 or 7. I still don't have any pain other than it being a little sore when touched. It has not been itchy, crampy or painful. My heartburn has also gone away. I still don't have any visible bruising. I'm not sure if I'm the exception as I had read many reviews about pain. I haven't had any. I think I have passed the stage when I would feel it but I think I've read up to day 10. So I'll keep you posted of any pain changes or visible changes. For those looking to get this done, I'd say go for it as everyone's experience is different. Although someone else may have felt pain, doesn't mean you may! Updated on 15 Sep 2013: I'm on day 8 and feeling great other than looking bloated. I've been a little bloated from the procedure but also now its that time of the month so extra bloated. I wanted to share that with you as I was wondering how this procedure would effect my body when having a period but it doesn't. I don't think I read one review that mentioned that. I still don't have any pain. It's still tender or sore but only to the touch. I'm posting photos of me 8 days post Coolsculpting. Not much difference yet (may look a little worse here due to the bloating). Updated on 16 Sep 2013: I'm on day 9 after coolsculpting and I'm feeling pretty good. I don't have any bloating pain or discomfort (although I still look bloated). My stomach sensitivity isn't as sensitive. The hard part now is waiting to see results. I can't wait to see what I look like in a month or two. I'd be disappointed with no changes. I hope I have at least a slight change. Will keep you posted. Updated on 18 Sep 2013: The last two days have gone by without me even thinking about my belly. I hardly have any sensativity or soreness. I can touch, massage and push in my belly without having any pain. I think I might be past the stage when I'm scared pain is coming. At this point I'm just waiting for results. I'm going to try not to think about my belly for the next two weeks as it will drive me crazy checking for results every day and not seeing anything as it's too soon. I'm just hoping that it's not the more pain you feel the better results you get cause if that's the case I won't be seeing results!!! I'll update you if I have any changes in pain or shape. Keep checking back as I'll post after photos! Updated on 26 Sep 2013: So it's about day 19 and I don't notice any results yet. I know it can take up to 2-3 months though so I'm not surprised I don't see anything. I don't have any pain, soreness or sensativity. It's like I'm back to "normal." I'm just anxiously waiting for some results now. Updated on 8 Oct 2013: Yesterday was my one month mark of having had coolsculpting done. I haven't noticed any results yet. I know there is the possibility that I could get results up to three months so I'm trying to stay hopeful. I still look pregnant in my opinion. I'm just hoping that results aren't based on the pain one can feel as I had read that when the cells die, you can feel pain. If that's true, I haven't had any pain so does that mean cells aren't dying? I can post photos but there hasn't been any changes that I can tell. I'm just hoping for some kind of result, even a little bit, to make it worth the time and money. Updated on 11 Oct 2013: See if you agree. I don't see any positive changes from one month ago. So far it hasn't been worth it. Let's hope I see changes in another month. If not, I wish I used this money toward lipo or breast! We will see. Trying to stay positive. Updated on 21 Oct 2013: Ok so I need your opinion ladies! I had coolsculpting on 9/7. It's been 1 month and 14 days since I had it, and I don't see any results yet. I know it can take up to 3 months to see results so I'm trying to be patient. Here's the thing, I have off from December 21 - December 29. I am planning on having a breast augmentation during this time which would allow for plenty of recover time. Usually surgeons offer a discount if you get more than one procedure done at the same time. So, I'm considering lipo on my stomach area (the area I had treated and my flanks). Do you think I should not get the lipo and wait to see the results or do you think I should get the lipo because the results might be minimal anyway with coolsculpting (usually 20% decrease in size if that)? I just hate to think I wasted over $1,000 on coolsculpting when I could have used that for something else. Updated on 22 Oct 2013: Yesterday I had a dermatology appointment at the same location I had my coolsculpting done. While there, I asked to speak to a nurse about my coolsculpting and possibly getting lipo done. Unfortunately, all of the nurses and the doctor were out to lunch at the time I had my appointment. I sent an email to one of the nurses yesterday hoping to get an answer before I go in for my plastic surgery consultation today. I haven't had an answer back yet. I have gotten a few comments from realself friends about waiting to do the lipo. My three month mark for coolsculpting will be on 12/7. I had hate to not wait and then get lipo and not know the results of the coolsculpting; however, I would hate to wait and then get no results and then not have gone through with the lipo. If I get lipo, it would be on either 12/18 or 12/23. Maybe the plastic surgeon will allow me to make that decision later on after 12/7 if I wanted to do that or not as my main reason for seeing him is for a breast augmentation not lipo.... so if I booked an appt for BA maybe he'll let me add it on later. I'll ask today during my consult. I'll keep you posted. Updated on 22 Oct 2013: I saw a plastic surgeon today to discuss a breast augmentation and possible lipo of the belly. I asked him about coolsculpting and he was skeptical about it. He said I could benefit from lipo if I wanted it but that I should think about it. He recommended diet and excercise. The coolsculpting place I went to recommends I wait to see if I get results so I'm getting pulled one way and the other. The PS is not pressuring me to get lipo at his office though. He just gave me his opinion. I have some thinking to do. Updated on 27 Oct 2013: I think I look the same if not worse. I'll have to take more updated photos as these were taken 3 weeks ago. It's now 1 month 3 weeks total. I'll post at the 2 month mark. Updated on 28 Oct 2013: Thanks for PrettyOne34 and Jelly87 for directing me to the Iphone app called pic collage. I've tried other collage programs and they just wouldn't do what I needed them to do! This one was simple and allowed me to do a 4 or 6 photo collage. Updated on 28 Oct 2013: Not sure if I see results or not. I think my upper abs look thinner as I'm a little twisted or turned while taken photo. Will post at 2 months next. Updated on 29 Oct 2013: 30smtg mentioned she noticed changes in my belly button and upper belly. I didn't have any upper belly work done but my navel was under the Coolsculpting machine. Maybe there are changes? Updated on 7 Nov 2013: Today is my two month mark. I am posting before and after photos showing before I had Coolsculpting and this morning's results. I personally do not see any changes. My pants fit the same and my measurements are the same. Maybe it's just me but so far I'm disappointed and wish I had saved that money toward lipo. I'm not giving up hope yet though as I know I have another month to go. Updated on 7 Dec 2013: I have been patiently waiting for my three month mark to arrive as I had read and been told that it takes up to 3 months to see results. Today is that mark. I am very disappointed that I have not gotten any results. I feel as if I wasted money that could have gone toward something else. I guess if this really worked for everyone then everyone would be doing it. I'm posting photos so you can give me your opinion. Dr. Z's office contacted me to see how I was doing. I mentioned that it was three months and that I didn't see any results. They said that some patients have to have a second treatment done to see any results. I already spent over $1000 and feel I wasted money so not really sure I would want to do it again (even if it's half price this time). Thoughts? I wouldn't have known if this would or wouldn't work unless I tried it so I guess I'm not 100% upset but I am disappointed. Updated on 9 Dec 2013: I have requested the photos that were taken before the coolsculping from the nurse who took them. She's finding out if she can send them to me. Once I get them, we'll see if they were taken up close or farther away to see if it's worth going in to get after photos. They said I needed to make an appointment with them to get photos taken. I just can't take off from work to do that unless it's worth it. Updated on 3 Jan 2014: 1/7/14 will be my 4th month after coolsculpting. I don't notice any changes. In fact, my pants are now tigheter but I know that has nothing to do with the coolscupling by now. Probably is due to the Chrismas and New Years food. I just wish that I spent this money either for a gym membership or toward my BA surgery! Updated on 11 Mar 2014: 4/7 will be my 7th month after coolsculpting. I don't see any positive changes. In fact, I have gained weight in the same area I had coolsculpted. I am very disappointed. The doctor had asked me to come back to take photos and discuss getting it done again at a discounted price but it did nothing the first time and I gained weight. Why would I return? I feel like I wasted all that money that could have gone toward something else. Makes me mad really. I thought maybe the weight was due to Christmas or New Years food or bloating from my monthly friend but no it hasn't gone away. Anyway, if they offered me a session for free to try it again, I'd take them up on it, but I don't think I'll go back and get it done again. Updated on 26 Mar 2014: I know I probably should have considered working out or joining a gym way before even trying coolsculpting, but I thought I'd try coolsculpting first to motivated me to keep the results. I have joined the gym this week and have gone twice in this week so far. I hope to go 3-5 times a week even if it's just for 30 minutes a day. However, I need to work up to that. It's been years since I did a true workout or went to a gym. I am still disappointed with my coolsculpting lack of results. It shocks me to hear positive stories from people on here that it actual worked. I have to see it myself to believe it and I didn't. I had high hopes though and tried it... but wish it was cheaper so I don't feel so bad about "wasting that money." If you decide to try it - Good Luck to you. I wish everyone well to get good results. Would hate for you to have this feeling of waste of time and money. If anything good came out of this, it was getting me motivated to go back to the gym. Updated on 26 Mar 2014: 6-7 months post op photos Updated on 25 Apr 2014: So I'm trying this new thing called "The Insulin Diet". I just started in two weeks ago. I've been exercising, too, 30 minutes or more at least every other day. I haven't seen any big results yet but it's only been about 2-3 weeks so far. I know sometimes things take time. I have not considered coolsculpting again even though they offered me a discount. I'd be even more mad if I paid more money to do it again and nothing happened again. I'm hoping in 3 months I'll see some kind of results from the working out and eating better. Won't post pics now since it's only been a month and there aren't any changes since the last photos. I still look bloated and pregnant. Actually just got asked over Easter weekend if I had a baby in my tummy by a restaurant hostess. Sigh! At least I wasn't alone. She asked my sister the same question. However, my sister had two kids and still has that belly fat from that. She has an excuse. I don't. Back to the gym. Updated on 12 May 2014: So LoveMe34 suggested I check myself to see if I had Diastasis Recti. I did research on this and thought to myself that this would make sense; however, I have never had children. Most of the literature I have read said you get this after you have children. I did read one or two things that said you can be born like this or also get it w/o having kids... so I did the self test and from what I can tell, I do not have this. I am just carrying my weight in that section like I guess a lot of ladies do. On a good note, exercise and diet are going well. I went from 151 lbs down to 146! in 3-4 weeks. I know 5 lbs isn't a lot in one month but it's the most at one time that I lost in a long time. Clothes don't feel different yet but I feel less bloated or gasy! Updated on 25 May 2014: Here it is. Not flat yet but slowing making improvements. Diet ms exercise it is then! Updated on 29 Aug 2014: So I have not exercised since the holidays. Been eating ok... But I gained the 6 lbs I lost back. So without diet and exercise and even with Coolsculpting lost loss is hard for me. Updated on 30 Aug 2014: This is me one year after Coolsculpting. Updated on 30 Aug 2014: Before and after 12 months Updated on 18 Sep 2014: I am more than 12+ months out now and am disappointed in the short term and long term results of Coolsculpting.
I'm not sure how to upload photos but would like to share my experience. I would have liked to know this beforehand. The staff in my Dr.'s office was excellent and so nice. When the machine was attached it felt like a giant vacuum sucking the fat in. Then the cooling started and after about 10 minutes it was numb. Sitting still was a little uncomfortable but not excessively so. Now, when they took off machine and the feeling started to come back is when the pain began. This is when they start massaging the area. It hurt me a lot and I have had a lot of painful procedures done. They asked me to stand up in order to look at the next area and I got light headed and nauseated. I almost fainted. I had to lie back down and they put a cool washcloth on my head. It took about 10 minutes and I was much better. Just remember to not stand up after you get the massage. I also bruised a lot but no pain now at all unless the area is touched. I can't wait to see the results. Updated on 15 Jul 2013: I have been experiencing a lot of itching. I haven't lost any inches yet so I am still hoping... Updated on 18 Jul 2013: I may be crazy but ever since I had the procedure I have been experiencing foul smelling gas and stools with some diarrhea. I don't know if this is normal but it makes sense. Hopefully it means the fat is leaving the body! Updated on 25 Jul 2013: No noticeable results yet. The itching has subsided. No more diarrhea.
Hi... It is the first time doing botox and i was a little scared but Dr. Z was so nice and talk me thru it. She said my skin was great for my age.I love to hear that because i work hard to where sunshade like crazy..Ok back to the botox. I don't see results right now.So will be back in a week to tell you how thing turn out. Updated on 29 Mar 2014: Well its been 3 days since my first Botox injection and I don't really see much change.But they say it takes two weeks to really see results.So I'm patiently waiting Updated on 31 Mar 2014: .I see a little changein the crows feet,forehead and the little lines around the mouth. The Doctor did the forehead and the crowsfeet..But she said just one side of the mouth need botox. I take a picture today with my son at the zoo.{To my Horror my smile is crook} I will be call the Dr.office in the the morning!!!!! Updated on 31 Mar 2014: Updated on 31 Mar 2014: Updated on 2 Apr 2014: The doctor put more botox in the eye area and injected the other side of my face to help the crook smile..Free of charge.. Thank's Dr. Z Updated on 12 Apr 2014: Well still crook smile but better than before..No more lower face botox. Updated on 12 Apr 2014: Updated on 14 Jun 2014: The botox on the crows feet and forehead are back..
It should of been a big red flag when I went in for my initial consultation and was given a two and a half page print-out of treatments she said I needed totaling over $20,000. I wasn't even 30 years old! I had no major issues with my skin other than excess oil and the occasional breakout and was really just looking for a suggested skincare routine. Regardless, I still continued to go to Z. Both offices are nice and comfortable and I enjoyed that. Over time though I began to notice things I did not like. The staff, including Dr. Z, are friendly but over friendly to the point where it doesn't seem genuine. It comes across very routine and fake. I started noticing I would receive many compliments on my skin and great it looked but they would almost always be followed up with "Oh but you really need this or you really need that". It is overly obvious the staff are trained sales people and I constantly felt products and treatments being pushed on me. Oh and every staff member you come into contact with will be sure to ask you if you would like any information on any procedures or treatments, without prompting. It gets old. Also, don't fall too in love with your esthetician because they don't last long. I would receive regular facials and would always use the same girl until one day she was gone. I started with another, loved her, before I knew it she was gone as well. I was on my fourth esthetician before I stopped going there. When it's constantly different people, that means something. Another thing to note, when I was unhappy with something and spoke up, I didn't feel like they cared one bit. My concerns were not addressed and I finally gave up trying to voice them. Maybe it's because I wasn't one of the "big spenders", even though I had purchased all of her products she recommended and spent a lot of money there over the course of two years. Anyway. This place is overpriced. Do your homework. You can go down the road and see someone with more experience for less. I finally realized that this was not the place for me and stopped going. I have no doubt that Dr Z is an great dermatologist and knows what she's doing but if after every time I go I leave feeling like I've been taken advantage of, then it's time to move on. Treatments I received while going here: Filler, Relaxant, Facials, and IPL (I was recommend 3-5 until I went in for the second one and the esthetician said "You really don't need this.") Yeah, I didn't think I needed it either. Ridiculous.
When using your Retin A apply a pea size amount to your full face, and then after you rubbed it all in and you feel like nothing is left on your fingers then swipe your fingers around the tops and under neath of your eyes. Your eye skin is thinner and can not tolerate full strength, but you do want it to help with tightening and fine lines around the eyes.
Enhance Brightening Complex is one of my favorite creams for dark spots and pigmentation that is not a prescription. Glytone is the company that makes the Enhance Brightening Complex and what makes it special is the combination of Azelaic Acid and Glycolic acid, both proven to help with Melasma a dark pigmentation. Azelaic Acid brightens the skin, Glycolic Acid exfoliates dead skin cells from the skin surface and increases penetration of Azelaic Acid into the skin therefore visibly improves the appearance of unwanted dark spots.
