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SmartXide DOT CO2 Laser Treatment Review - NOT worth it!
UPDATED FROM crystal1973
10 months post
9 month post procedure
$99
It's been 9 months since my laser treatment. I think my face looks like it did before the laser treatment. All the hyper-pigmentation is now gone. I'm relieved that it has faded over the last several months. There was some tightening of the skin for several months while I dealt with the hyper-pigmentation, but that has all since relaxed and again I feel that I look as I did right before I had the laser done.
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UPDATED FROM crystal1973
4 months post
Nearly 4 months post procedure
Now that about 4 months have passed I want to provide one more update. I still apply sunscreen daily, but I have been doing that for years, so it's not different than before only now I always apply zinc/titanium based sunscreen as opposed to other chemical based sunscreens. The only place I can really see an improvement of any kind is a lessoning of what wrinkles I had around the corners of my eyes. This is the only area I would ever recommend anyone get treated. It is also the only area that did not experience any type of hyperpigmentation. The twice daily application of hydroquinine cream has reduced the appearance of the hyperpigmentation splotches and I am happy to have some relief from that, but not happy that I have to do this. I had experienced some under eye swelling that eleminated the under eye circles I've had my whole life for about 2 1/2 months and I did like that, but that small amount of swelling has since subsided and I have my old dark circles back.
I've had issues with pimples since having this procedure. My pores have not reduced in size, but are back to their original size pre-procedure.
To sum it all up, I'd only try this in the eye area, no where else on the face.
I've had issues with pimples since having this procedure. My pores have not reduced in size, but are back to their original size pre-procedure.
To sum it all up, I'd only try this in the eye area, no where else on the face.
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K
August 19, 2013
Reading about your Smartxide once again, as I saw a plastic surgeon last week who recommended this laser. He is a pretty impressive doctor, has participated in a lot of studies of various lasers, and this is the one he prefers. He did say, however, that most doctors like to do three of these, so this might explain your not getting the results you hoped for. He recommended just single, deeper treatment for me, however....maybe because I'm older, and I do have wrinkles. I only have two dark spots on my face however, as I've had IPL treatments through the years. These two are stubborn. Now, I recently had some radio frequency tightening on my face, and I think I see shadows of new spots appearing, so I think a lot of these treatments tend to bring to the surface what should stay where it belongs!!! The dermatologist did a special photo of my face that shows where all the sun damage is hiding, there is a lot that accumulates. It's always discouraging to go through these procedures with high hopes, only to be disappointed. Pain, down time, expense...and unhappy with the results. Ugh. I'm still thinking....
T
UPDATED FROM crystal1973
1 month post
5 weeks post laser
Wow, I don't know where the time has went but it is now 5 weeks since the laser. No improvement in the brown spots that have taken over my face. I'll add some photos of me taken today and I am wearing makeup - which can't even hid the blotches. Sigh. I've starting putting on Ambi to see if it will fade all the brown spots. I almost look like I have a tan there are so many.
Still wearing the Titanium and Zinc sunblock daily. Eyes feel better. No longer having that ripping/tearing skin sensation when I try to apply lotion/sunscreen.
Still wearing the Titanium and Zinc sunblock daily. Eyes feel better. No longer having that ripping/tearing skin sensation when I try to apply lotion/sunscreen.
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C
June 3, 2013
I did the smartxide laser about one and a half years ago and have been fighting severe hyperpigmentation ever since. My brown spots worsened after treatment and I was so disappointed. My saving grace has been Perfect Image TCA peel 12.5% available on Amazon! I have tried everything, fade creams, hydroquinoine cream, etc... and this is amazing! Check out the Amazon reviews, nothing short of a miracle for me. Wish you the best:)
C
KC
June 14, 2013
@cabogirl OMG really? I've been suffered from severe hyperpigmentation and acne after my smartxide. I'm 27 years old and i'm on accutane now and I as well tried anything for brown spot. I will def try that TCA peel. Hope it will be working for me.
KC
July 26, 2013
My brown spots are worst then ever. My skin was much better before the treatment, ladies stay away from Smart Xide. It literally ruined my face. Now I have to avoid the sun completely and i'm always wearing 60 SPF lotion or more in my face. I've been told that browns spot will never disappear.
M
June 18, 2014
Did you make sure to stay out of the sun while you were recovering? Did you notice worsening right away?
KC
June 18, 2014
I did stay out of the sun and was wearing SPF 100 and was always wearing a cap.
I noticed the brown spots maybe 5 months after my treatment.
H
December 1, 2015
I noticed my brown spots came back after the dot too. Full blown melasma. I hear the doc is only good for scars and pores
G
December 12, 2015
A photofacial will get rid of your spots better. This is my 4th dot and it's great for wrinkles especially around the eyes. I saw little improvement with pores. I'm 100% sure based on your pictures you do not have texture but pigment issues. I've had 100's of photofacial - highly recommend it.
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