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Face Ruined After Gemini Laser - Columbus, OH
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People... Anyone... Please help. I need advice,...
BlessedtobemeMay 1, 2016
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People... Anyone... Please help. I need advice, comfort, positive outcomes anything right now. I am devastated after suffering damage from a Gemini laser procedure that was only meant to clear up some facial redness and broken capillaries. The doctor jacked up my settings and after 2 months things are not good. The texture of my skin has been completely compromised and where it was once beautiful and smooth it is now scratched up and scarred and crepey and dry and makeup only enhances the weird texture. I don't know what to do. I am still red and inflamed and can see the laser track marks all over my cheeks. I have never been so depressed in my life. I have read so many reviews of people in the same boat as me but none who had the Gemini laser as I did. Is there anyone who has advice for me? I have told no one because I am so ashamed of myself. I only wanted to fix minor imperfections now I don't recognize myself.
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UPDATED FROM Blessedtobeme
3 months post
Attempting to correct what's gone weong
BlessedtobemeMay 4, 2016
As I mentioned I am extremely disturbed by the situation I have found myself in. But at this point I have to learn to accept that what's done is done and thinking about everything that was great in my life pre laser is only going to hinder my healing. So I am deciding to take a step forward and begin what I hope is a healing process. I have ordered the Psoria gold ultra which has been said to improve laser damage some, minimally if anything, but I'll take it. At 10 weeks out I am not going to do anything drastic as the skin is still in the injury and recovery stage. I will begin with the Psoria as soon as it gets here and will update on how it does for me. If anyone has anything to say about their experience with it, please share. They say that it must be used within 6 months of damage so I am still in that window.
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March 5, 2017
April 14, 2017
Hi I noticed your skin has recovered! I ordered psoria gold today. Do you think that helped? I have this damage from a retinol so I am desperate for some advice
April 15, 2017
Hi anxious,
I did see your review and I'm sorry this happened to you. So many people have had similar damage from retinol products and lasers.
I personally did not have any luck with the psoria gold, but that's just my personal experience. I do know a few people that did think it helped a bit with inflammation. There is a girl on here who had the same thing happen to her as happened to you and was able to heal by using Manuka honey masks. I am trying to remember her name so you can read her review...I do think our damage is different so I don't know if what I am using will work for you but it's worth a shot.. and I am still battling texture issues so hopefully I will find something that works. Slow and steady is kinda my approach
October 6, 2018
I have to tell everyone, I was damaged by Fraxel repair... I contacted Dr Jason Emer in Hollywood CA, I flew out to see him and had numerous treatments over a two day period. I’m on a skin care routine they set up for me. I have improvements. It’s not back to normal but so much better, I am actually going out again.
October 7, 2018
Hi,
Are you able to tell me what treatments you had? I’m in the same boat. Hate my skin
October 7, 2018
First he had me do Cosmelan mask at home, flew out had Sculptra, thermage, thermage, microneedling with prp and erbium laser. I am on a skin care routine they customized for me at home. It’s a long journey but his feeling was healing the underlying tissue first.
October 7, 2018
Hello Jody (and others damaged), I have been thinking a lot about you and everyone on here who are suffering the same cruel fate. There are so many on here. I am wondering how many worldwide...This is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg I am sure. I have not found any other fora or platform outside of the US so far... I so wish we could get everyone together in one place because this (laser) industry is an absolute travesty. We are the guinea pigs and if something goes wrong the collateral damage.
@Jody; I am genuinely so happy for you you are seeing great improvement and going out again. That is huge! You must be overjoyed or are you not quit there yet ? Thank you for keeping us updated and letting people know what, well actually who can offer help...I hope in the not so distant future you (and all of us) will be able to say ; "I feel like me again", Eve
@Jody; I am genuinely so happy for you you are seeing great improvement and going out again. That is huge! You must be overjoyed or are you not quit there yet ? Thank you for keeping us updated and letting people know what, well actually who can offer help...I hope in the not so distant future you (and all of us) will be able to say ; "I feel like me again", Eve
UPDATED FROM Blessedtobeme
3 months post
No doc answers
BlessedtobemeMay 7, 2016
Interesting how no doc answers questions about the damage incurred after a botched laser procedure. Going through the many questions people have asked, I notice the majority, including mine, remain unanswered. And so we are on our own. Amazing to me that individuals who have studied the skin extensively (all these doctors) have no clue what is happening to the skin after these procedures. Nor what can be done, perhaps because nothing can be done. Maybe they just are too ashamed to admit that they destroyed someone's face and ultimately their lives and they can't live with the guilt. So they avoid it altogether. I know when I went back to my derm after the procedure he blew off my damage and said the huge red welts would subside in a few days and that it was normal healing. Well 2 months later they subsided somewhat only to reveal more disturbing damage. So yea thanks Doctor. You really know what you're talking about. Then he says I can prob blend in the blotchiness with a tan!! A dermatologist!' Telling me I could make my horribly injured skin look better by causing more injury. What in gods name is wrong with this dude. What a situation to be in.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you find support in the community.