IPL and Active FX Resurfacing - Chandler, AZ
I had IPL done about 3 times after my first...
I had IPL done about 3 times after my first pregnancy. I had it done for brown and red spots (sun damage) and for melasma. I was very happy with the results at first. My skin looked great and then over a period of about 4 months, I started loosing more and more fat from my cheek area which left me with saggy skin and fine lines all over, especially when smiling. The sagging got better with time, but no where near what it was before and the lines were there to stay. I tried chemical peels (mild to deep TCA) with no change, microderm with no change.
A few years after the IPL's, I decided to have the Active FX resurfacing done. This was fine, but did nothing for the fine lines. I did get rid of red marks left over from acne marks, but left me with a whole new set of problems. I have the same kind of holes on my face that Jaylyn posted plus enlarged pores and scarred pores. All over! Plus, I now have about 50 shallow ice pick scars over my cheek area. I know this because I am now taking a toothpick to apply a high concentration of copper peptides into the ice pick scars. It is a blue color so I was able to count them.
The texture, tone of my face has been destroyed by lasers. I am sure that a lot of people have good results, but it is definitely not for everyone! Wish I would have seen these pictures and postings before hand. Maybe I wouldn't be where I am now. I am praying that these copper peptides will help to fix some of the damage I have. Thanks and I will post this to everyone with pictures and keep you updated if I find something that helps.
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I am glad to share my story in the hopes that this will help others see what can happen from these lasers. Later tonight, I will post a before picture so you can see the difference!! It is unbelievable. I am currently using biafine, hydrolatum, castor oil, aloe vera, grape seed oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, copper peptides, NIA24, retin A... think that's it. No more chemical peels.. I did a few glycolics on my face a month ago to see if it would help and it made things worse. What have you tried?
Hi Chrus,
I'm so sorry this happened to you, but very glad KikLisa and cveroleyva are her for support and advice. I also agree with Kiki on how it is important you have shared pictures. Please keep us updated.
Thanks,
-Britt
I have had four tca peels done in the last 7 months... I'd like to post a couple new pictures... can I do that here? Thanks
Hi everyone... still on a quest to improve what...
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I agree you look fantastic! I'm so happy for you!! My thoughts and prayers will be with you on the 13th. On the same day, I will be consulting a doctor about doing a series of peels during the fall and winter.
Seven months later I am at about 70%.I have indented areas that completely filled in.I have been using LED light therapy at home(bonus is I don't need botox anymore) copper peptides with emu oil over that,revlite laser treatments,MSM,vitamin c,and I stopped stressing over it.I figure I have about 3 months of healing left.Your body can heal itself.Worst thing to do is listen to doctors.
Wow! Looks like you've had much improvement Chrus! I'm so happy for you! Thank you so much for keeping us all updated!
I had laser hair removal from the elbow down with IPL over a 1 year period. It wasn't until a few months after the treatment that I noticed my skin had aged! I was 27 at the time and it became very thin and wrinkled. I was also left with a lot of hyperpigmentation that when I get even a little sun turn very brown. I can tell the age difference between the upper and lower arms. I regret having done this. Now, as I age my arms and hands will look much older. It makes me sad b/c I have good elasticity and good genes that I deliberately ruined.
Thanks a million for sharing your pics, I don't think people are understanding us when we talk about fat loss, crepy texture, and the loss of smooth texture. This is my exact experience and outcome as well. I don't think there is any predicatbility at all, healthy vs. smoker vs. anything else. Of course that's just my speculation, and I also speculate those treated who have skin changes don't realize it can be linked to ipl or lasers, because the damage can be latent. Again, thanks for posting and sharing the pics. Hope it helps people make informed choices by knowing all the variables.