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Aviclear amazing results
I have suffered from acne throughout my life. It's definitely related to hormones and stress. I can't use spironolactone or hormonal birth control because, at 40, I can't stand the side effects of messing with my hormones. I also don't want to take daily antibiotics. Or accutane- which has mental side effects as well. Creams like clindamyacin and retin-a have little effect if any. I preface my review this way so you can see I try everything possible. However- the cystic, deep acne plagued me for years. I could lighten the breakouts by eating perfectly- no dairy, pork, or alcohol seemed to help a little, but with any stress, the acne would resume.
So I spent $3000 for 3 aviclear laser treatments. It's not painful- just cold and they have to really press the instrument into your face so it's uncomfortable but not painful. I never had to ask for a break. I'd Rate it a 2 or 3 on a 1-10 pain scale. It's in line with an IPL. It's weird being rubbed down w acetone but I found that it didn't dry my skin too much or cause any long term challenge. I did experience purging but it was no worse than any other breakout. And! I was very pleased that from the first treatment, the purging breakouts were less deep and quicker to heal.
I am one month out from my last appt and my skin is 99% clear. I can eat cheese!! It was expensive but totally worth it. I would say results are better than accutane. This has been the most effective, most worth it treatment I have done. I highly recommend it.
So I spent $3000 for 3 aviclear laser treatments. It's not painful- just cold and they have to really press the instrument into your face so it's uncomfortable but not painful. I never had to ask for a break. I'd Rate it a 2 or 3 on a 1-10 pain scale. It's in line with an IPL. It's weird being rubbed down w acetone but I found that it didn't dry my skin too much or cause any long term challenge. I did experience purging but it was no worse than any other breakout. And! I was very pleased that from the first treatment, the purging breakouts were less deep and quicker to heal.
I am one month out from my last appt and my skin is 99% clear. I can eat cheese!! It was expensive but totally worth it. I would say results are better than accutane. This has been the most effective, most worth it treatment I have done. I highly recommend it.
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