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UPDATED FROM jcgurl
7 months post

No breaks for me. Wow

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$1,500
I wish I could leave negative stars. I chose Dr. Wendel to help me after laser left marks on my facial skin. I traveled all the way from Ohio after they made an appointment for me; took gas money and paid for a week's hotel stay and drove all the way from Northern Ohio to Nashville and then found out they cancelled my appointment because they are 'too scared to treat me'. They said they left me a voicemail but my voicemail isn't even set up to get messages. They decided to screw me over AND THEY NEVER EVEN LOOKED AT MY SKIN IN PERSON! So rude I cried. What a waste and they were very mean to me when I went into their office anyway- I didn't even get an apology or one glance of compassion! I have never been treated so unfairly in my life. The manager was especially heartless and totally rude. I sat there in tears and she cared ZERO. And to think I chose him because he has received 'compassionate doctor' awards. Don't waste your time! Go to the doctors that really want to help people. You've been warned!

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June 29, 2016
Oh noooooooo. I'm so sorry to hear this...I was really hoping this was going to be your chance at happiness :( don't give up. Take this time for yourself, go see Nashville, go out and treat yourself. You deserve it after all the pain and suffering you've been through. Seriously. Maybe he wasn't the right doc for you. There is someone though out there who can and will help you. Go soak in life. Enjoy your time there. It's one thing we can't get back.. Time. Praying for you.
June 29, 2016
Thank you!!! You are right, I will keep searching ;)
June 29, 2016
Hey just an idea, I have been looking into dr. Roxy in Columbus, she does microneedling with prp plus other treatments and she has excellent ratings on real self and other sites. Plus she is not too far from you. I may end up seeing her myself. Something to think about.
June 29, 2016
To be honest I'm glad you didn't go through with the treatment, I really think this is a blessing in disguise because your skin doesn't need any more trauma. I think this treatment would have damaged your skin further, please look into 'no-needle' mesotherapy, it has helped with my recovery so much.
August 11, 2016
Hi Mandee86: How are you? Has there been any improvement since your last post and have you tried any other procedures? Just been thinking about you and praying that things are getting better! Hope so! :)
August 11, 2016
I agree your skin doesn't need any more trauma only cause it seems to not handle it well. Have you even seen a Holsitic doctor to see if your lymphatic system is backed up.dr Robert morsen explains that if the lymphatic system is not working properly skin can't heal.plus look up the video "I cured my acne with raw food" this women had bad acne and improved her texture,acne . I will never go raw but she does explain that if the lymphatic system is clean so will your skin be. You may need so type of treatment on your face but not until you know you can heal from it. your skin will heal you just have to stay positive and find the right path to it .
August 11, 2016
Plus what exactly is going wrong with your skin, is it texture , dehyradtion or huge pores .
August 11, 2016
First and foremost: you are (still) very much a beautiful young lady.
Secondly: I am certain that you will locate a competent, skilled, compassionate professional who will address the issues that you are currently dealing with.
Third: Don't lose heart. I believe everything happens for a reason even if the reason is not readily evident - and you will emerge a stronger, better and probably even more beautiful person than you already are. Hang in there and find the right doctor. Good luck my dear.....Kathi
UPDATED FROM jcgurl
7 months post

JJ Wendell in Tennessee

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I have done some research and so I am most likely going in for resurfacing again but with a micro laser peel at deep settings. I will let you know if this works since i have lines everywhere except around my eyes for 8 months now. Not only is it strange in appearance, but my face is soooo uncomfortable since I suspect the nerve signals are kinked up like a hose in my face. Hope a sanding down on the raised tracks via micro laser peel will again free up my face. Hoping to actually love my skin again too! Get the result I originally wanted this time around- hopefully! I am praying to Jesus for a miracle answer through this procedure... I am going to JJ Wendell for a consult Wednesday this week since they say they have seen this problem before and helped it.
Also taking good vitamins now, vitamin C and D and collagen too and Zinc (zycam chewables). Going to eat good, sleep good and this time using a neosporin anti bacterial, anti-itch, anti-scar jelly that is infused with Zinc also instead of basic aquaphor. I had to buy like 25 tubes of it but this stuff healed some of my other wounds perfectly within days. I figure I need to free up the nerve signals in my face because my face feels paralyzed/squeezed since the lines everyone have kinked up my nerve signals. I figure get the lines out- even if it means more laser is WORTH it because my face is in a prison right now. What have I got to lose? Plus I have been praying for a miracle for 8 months and I know my God answers His Children with what is best for them. I am trying and not giving up-ever. I will post the outcome but as it stands- the consult is this week.

Also microlaser peels get the BEST laser reviews (9.4 out of 10 here on Realself) and can be repeated until results are desired and settings can be deeper. There isnt a line or grid shape pattern beamed onto your face from the videos i've seen and supposedly you heal WAY faster depending on how deep you go. I want a deep treatment since I am traveling far and want a once and done treatment therefore. So I have decided if this doesnt work then I will go with dermabrasion. But I have a feeling this is going to work. Prayers please. <3

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UPDATED FROM jcgurl
7 months post

Great Idea

jcgurl
Hey everyone; I have decided I am going somewhere over the next week or so to have surgical dermabrasion done (not to be confused with microdermabrasion). This was the procedure used BEFORE lasers were being fired up....and is done by actual plastic surgeons. This will get rid of the lines and free up my nerve endings from all the 'kinks' in my nerve signals in my face. Wish me love and blessings!!!! Will update as this process unfolds.

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June 25, 2016
I know you are desperate to correct your skin, but you should try to meet with several providers before making such a huge decision. You might end up trading one problem for another problem. Not to many people perform dermabrasion anymore so it is important to research and pick the best Dr possible. Best of Luck!! Take care :)
June 25, 2016
Yes please be careful, your skin has already been stripped of important layers, it doesn't need to be stripped anymore by dermabrasion. Dermabrasion can scar & make already vulnerable skin worse....
June 25, 2016
Check out lef0x review for dermabrasion for laser damage. Like the other girls say, that can be a very dangerous procedure and the reviews on here are very mixed. I really do hope you (we) all find something to help heal us but just please be careful and do lots of research. We are already damaged, dermabrasion causes more injury. Good luck on your journey! Keep us posted
June 25, 2016
At minimum... Request a test patch first to see how your skin responds
June 25, 2016
Hi Sweetie,

I certainly don't want to discourage the decision you have made to have dermbrasion because ultimately, it is your decision but why not look into chemical peels or microneedling first? I was told by a plastic surgeon that dermbrasion is similar to getting a phenol peel and phenol peels are pretty dangerous and associated with a lot of complications. Have you sought other opinions? Maybe a series of TCA peels combined with microneedling will give you the results you are looking for. Both of these have a safe track record than dermabrasion too.

Whatever you decide, keep us posted and best of luck!
June 26, 2016
I have done some research and so I am most likely going in for resurfacing again but with a micro laser peel at deep settings. I will let you know if this works since i have lines everyone except around my eyes for 8 months now. Not only is it strange in appearance, but my face is soooo uncomfortable since I suspect the nerve signals are kinked up like a hose in my face. Hope a sanding down on the raised tracks via micro laser peel will again free up my face. Hoping to actually love my skin again too! Get the result I originally wanted this time around- hopefully! I am praying to Jesus for a miracle answer through this procedure... I am going to JJ Wendell for a consult Wednesday this week since they say they have seen this problem before and helped it.
Also taking good vitamins now, vitamin C and D and collagen too and Zinc (zycam chewables). Going to eat good, sleep good and this time using a neosporin anti bacterial, anti-itch, anti-scar jelly that is infused with Zinc also instead of basic aquaphor. I had to buy like 25 tubes of it but this stuff healed some of my other wounds perfectly within days. I figure I need to free up the nerve signals in my face because my face feels paralyzed/squeezed since the lines everyone have kinked up my nerve signals. I figure get the lines out- even if it means more laser is WORTH it because my face is in a prison right now. What have I got to lose? Plus I have been praying for a miracle for 8 months and I know my God answers His Children with what is best for them. I am trying and not giving up-ever. I will post the outcome but as it stands- the consult is this week.
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mandee86 June 26, 2016
Also microlaser peels get the BEST laser reviews and can be repeated until results are desired and settings can be deeper. There isnt a line or grid shape pattern beamed onto your face from the videos i've seen and supposedly you heal WAY faster depending on how deep you go. I want a deep treatment since I am traveling far and want a once and done treatment therefore. So I have decided if this doesnt work then I will go with dermabrasion. But I have a feeling this is going to work.
June 26, 2016
Mandee where are you traveling to have this done? We will all be following your story to see how this turns out. Praying for you darling and sending you good vibes! We all need some sort of miracle here and hopefully yours in within reach!!!
June 27, 2016
June 27, 2016
Wonder why they took this comment down? That's ok i saw it before it was removed. Thanks for the info, I ask because I am also in Ohio and looking to possibly meet with an experienced doc in time.
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July 2, 2016

Hi hatemyface1 -- RealSelf does not allow sharing of third-party links anywhere on the site, that's why the comment was removed. 

July 5, 2016
Oh ok, I did not know that. Thank you