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AviClear… Acne Way Worse After First Session

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AviClear… Acne Way Worse After First Session

Genius126141December 21, 2022
$3,000
We are going the distance with AviClear for my 16 y o daughter. About to go into the second of three sessions. Just wanted to say that the flareup that they say can happen after the first session is real. My daughter has never had worse acne in her life than she has these last four weeks after her first session. Not easy for a teen!! I think I will ask the doctor today if she can be prescribed a topical and an oral antibiotic to get her through the next eight weeks. I am still very hopeful that the next two sessions will do the trick and give her some relief, but it definitely takes patience! Dr. Nichols office has been wonderful to work with, and Allison, who performs the treatment, is terrific, and has such a nice way about her. Wish us luck!

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Kim Nichols, MD

Kim Nichols, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

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Replies (8)

Ann2834
December 24, 2022
My son has compleated treatment and still has acne. I’m told could take up to 6 months . I really hope it works it was a lot of money!
Genius126141
December 24, 2022
Wow - good to know. And from what I read, the results only last a couple of years. Hopefully it starts working soon. Good luck!
desheva
February 6, 2023
My daughter completed 3 treatments and her face never look that bad as now. I beat myself up every day that I did this to her. She has mild acne and after every treatment she get worst and worst. The doctor said to wait but she does not improved . Now she is almost 2 months after 3 sessions and her acne now is severe. I don’t know how to treat her. When I pointed this to the doctor he has no explanation, he doesn’t know why is not working for her. He suggested to see endocrinologist because of her severity. I explained that before laser she doesn’t have that big problems … no answers. I am totally mad and angry to myself that I cause my girl such a problems. Her face hurt and she is ashamed to go out. Who will pay for mental injuries ? I lost my faith in medecine .
Genius126141
February 6, 2023
Yikes, this is what I’m afraid of… we are one month after the third session and there’s really no improvement. I think it may be worse. Ugh! Staying hopeful. If it doesn’t work, will have to try Accutane and then laser the scars.
desheva
February 6, 2023
I am afraid of Accutane. I don’t think this is option for us. I will look for something else. My daughter’s friend has Accutane and she had suicidal thoughts . No thanks! I cause enough harm. I hope we’ll find way. Good luck to you!!!
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