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One year later I regret this procedure! Pores are worse! Melasma is back!
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First off if you're nervous about this procedure...
itsnotmeiNovember 26, 2013
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First off if you're nervous about this procedure get a test patch done first! And any doctor that makes you feel that you're overreacting for this request is not a good doctor.
I got pixel 4 days ago and so far so good. I was REALLY nervous and did a lot of research beforehand. I asked her to use the lowest setting but of course I don't really know if she did or not. My face looked a lot more red than some of the other reviews, but my skin is somewhat sensitive so that could be part of it.
As for pain I had numbing cream on for 1 hour before the session and I still found the procedure to be uncomfortable. Not painful, but I was happy when it was over, that's for sure. I imagine it would be painful without the numbing cream first. The rest of the day and part of the next day my face felt slightly burning, it was uncomfortable.
I'm now 3 days post, had the procedure Saturday morning and it's Tuesday morning. Everything is happening as planned. My face was REALLY red and felt like a bad sunburn the first day, I'm now brown and peeling. The parts that are peeling don't look as great as I had hoped :( kind of just looks like the results of the salicylic acid chemical peels I've had in the past (2). I'm hopeful that this will provide more results as the weeks go on and that the pixel provides more collagen stimulation.
As for me, I'm an American (Caucasian) living in India. The procedure is really cheap here, about 100USD. I work online so I don't have to see people face to face, meaning no time off work for the procedure. I imagine if you got this on Saturday you would have to take Monday and Tuesday off work. My doctor was good, very knowledgeable but I doubt she has ever worked with caucasian skin before. She did a test patch on my neck (I would have preferred somewhere on my face since the skin on my face is still different from my neck even though it's very close). I only bought one session but I might go back for another depending on my results in the next few weeks. I will keep real self updated with pictures and reviews.
What I'm trying to correct here are large pores around my nose, some small rolling acne scars on my cheeks, and melasma on my forehead. I'm 32.
I got pixel 4 days ago and so far so good. I was REALLY nervous and did a lot of research beforehand. I asked her to use the lowest setting but of course I don't really know if she did or not. My face looked a lot more red than some of the other reviews, but my skin is somewhat sensitive so that could be part of it.
As for pain I had numbing cream on for 1 hour before the session and I still found the procedure to be uncomfortable. Not painful, but I was happy when it was over, that's for sure. I imagine it would be painful without the numbing cream first. The rest of the day and part of the next day my face felt slightly burning, it was uncomfortable.
I'm now 3 days post, had the procedure Saturday morning and it's Tuesday morning. Everything is happening as planned. My face was REALLY red and felt like a bad sunburn the first day, I'm now brown and peeling. The parts that are peeling don't look as great as I had hoped :( kind of just looks like the results of the salicylic acid chemical peels I've had in the past (2). I'm hopeful that this will provide more results as the weeks go on and that the pixel provides more collagen stimulation.
As for me, I'm an American (Caucasian) living in India. The procedure is really cheap here, about 100USD. I work online so I don't have to see people face to face, meaning no time off work for the procedure. I imagine if you got this on Saturday you would have to take Monday and Tuesday off work. My doctor was good, very knowledgeable but I doubt she has ever worked with caucasian skin before. She did a test patch on my neck (I would have preferred somewhere on my face since the skin on my face is still different from my neck even though it's very close). I only bought one session but I might go back for another depending on my results in the next few weeks. I will keep real self updated with pictures and reviews.
What I'm trying to correct here are large pores around my nose, some small rolling acne scars on my cheeks, and melasma on my forehead. I'm 32.
Replies (4)
December 13, 2014
You might of been better off have AFT treatments done. You need at least 4 AFT sessions, but it works really well on brown spots and redness, without burning your skin like the laser you did get.
May 17, 2016
It's very normal for your skin to be red. It takes approx 7-9 days to fully recover from this laser. Some articles say there's no down time. Don't believe them. For the first 3-4 days you will be at home wearing Vaseline on your face. By the 4th day, you peel like a snake. It does a great job once the healing is done. You just need to have some patience, and make sure you allow for the week of down time. If you get it done around your eyes, expect A LOT of swelling. You look like someone punched you in both eyes. Plenty of ice does the trick. The price we pay to be beautiful, right? LOL
January 11, 2019
Omg!!!! Same thing happened to me, and a hair extension client who is young. Agree 1000% that a patch test should be done. It gave me a dent in my temple. With the larger pores. Looking about how to fix this
UPDATED FROM itsnotmei
8 days post
EDIT 1 - One Week Post
itsnotmeiDecember 2, 2013
My skin looks fantastic! All the brown skin has come off revealing great looking skin. I just hope it stays that way. With the chemical peels I've had in the past my skin looks great for a week or two then goes back to how it was before. So far with Pixel my melasma has greatly reduced and overall my skin tone is much better. Acne scars have improved slightly, a noticeable difference but they aren't gone. Unfortunately my pores look about the same. My doctor said it would take 4-5 treatments. I am going to buy a package and see how it goes. I can't wait to see the results after 4-5 sessions.
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December 3, 2013
Hi!
Thanks for your review, it is really very helpful. sadly I am suffering from acne scarring and trying to locate a good doctor for laser procedure. Can you please share how you did you find your doctor.
December 20, 2013
I went to a lot of different doctors before I decided on this one. I would advise you to get some consultations at different places (sometimes the consultation is free) and then pick the place you like the best.
January 16, 2014
Either speak to a good Dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Look for reviews online for some of your local doctors who have done a lot of these procedures. Experience is Key!!!
May 17, 2016
Make sure you wear a sunscreen 365 days per year under your make up. It has to contain either Zinc Oxide, or Titaium Dioxide. Do your label reading on sunscreen bottles.
UPDATED FROM itsnotmei
27 days post
One Month Post
itsnotmeiDecember 20, 2013
My skin still looks great! The melasma reduction is very noticeable but not completely 100%. My skin texture and skin tone is so much better. I did end up buying a package of 4 treatments.
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April 3, 2014
may i Know clinic address in Hyderabad,because Iam planning for laser treatment.
Thanks for taking the time to share your review. It's great you don't have to take time off work and can relax in the comfort of your own home and work! So glad you posted photos, look forward to you updates.