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54yo PDT for AK

UPDATED FROM kjenkins8293
25 days post

Final picture

kjenkins8293October 31, 2017
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mic123
December 4, 2017
Thanks for the pics. I am on day 2, have some similar redness and red spots. Tolerated the light treatment fine. My skin is pretty smooth, but red. I had my arms done twice a few months ago, and did not get through all the peeling for two weeks each time. No pain for me. I am prepared to look terrible in a few days.
mic123
December 4, 2017
I do have lots of red spots, so I know that is AK. Hundreds of red spots.
tg7209
December 21, 2017
Thank you for posting your experience. Are you pleased you had it done and do you see a difference in your face regarding less sun brown spots or smoother texture? I have a lot of brown spots (sun damage) and hoping one treatment will get rid of any these. Curious to know if you think the down time was worth the results?
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Thomas Dixon
February 8, 2018
The screams were incredible. Then it was my turn. I have no desire to induce panic so I will just caution that what you experience after the treatment (if your conscious mind allows the memory) is not something to be relived, It is an education however, in how much you are capable of withstanding when you are forced to. And now I am thankful to God each day I live knowing this is my past and I won't be back in that office.....today. Nothing could happen to me now that I know I couldn't withstand. Nothing.
LauraCar
May 1, 2018
Great information! I'm getting ready to do it as well and this really helped me make my decision. You look great!
hawaii66
September 4, 2018
Thank you so much. This was very helpful and reassuring.
UPDATED FROM kjenkins8293
6 days post

Day 6 and 7

kjenkins8293October 11, 2017
No changes. I had one little spot about the size of a pencil eraser peel yesterday. This will be my last post unless something changes.

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mollywb61
October 17, 2017
Thanks for honest description and photos.
lhoff
October 19, 2017
Thanks for documenting your journey with this. It’s been very helpful. Just had this procedure recommended for the same thing on my face and I’m a little apprehensive. Question: Were you able to read a book during those 48 hours where you couldn’t be exposed to light? My Doctor said I can’t even be on an iPad or computer. Please advise. Would love to to see a photo of you now. Thanks!
kjenkins8293
October 19, 2017
My doctor said no flourescent lights, and no reading light right next to me. 10 feet from TV, lower brightness on computer. I was on my computer and ipad the entire 48 hours. I had one little spot that flaked, and that was it. Made me think that it didn't work since I have seen some pictures of others; but I guess everyone's reaction is different based on the severity of AK. I have received a lot of compliments from others on how "new" my face looked. Best of luck to you! I will take a picture in the morning before make-up and post.
lhoff
October 19, 2017
Thanks so much for your prompt response! Knowing how you handled not being around light is very helpful. I couldn’t imagine sitting around in the dark for two days. I’d go starkers! Good to know you were about to be on an iPad and computer. I look forward to seeing the ‘new’ you! Thanks.
katejessie
October 20, 2017
I just had this done today, 4 hours ago and so far not much happening. Since my dermatologist has been worried about my skin with too many reoccurences after freezing he recommended this. I so appreciate your documenting this. Maybe tomorrow the redness will occur. Just had stinging on nose and upper lip during light treatment, but so far it's okay.
kjenkins8293
October 20, 2017
Good luck!
shellydezio
October 25, 2017
Wow thanks im not so nervous about having this done. How long do you recommend being out of work?
UPDATED FROM kjenkins8293
4 days post

Day 5

kjenkins8293October 9, 2017
I guess this is really called day 4, but nonetheless, same as day before. Am still keeping Aquaphor on. There are places on my face that feel dryer (forehead vs cheek), but still no signs of peeling. Tomorrow I will be applying makeup as will be going back to work.

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