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Painful and Gross, but WELL Worth It!

UPDATED FROM Bama Chick

Don't you just love BEFORE and AFTER pics? I mean...

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Bama ChickMay 23, 2009
WORTH IT$400

Don't you just love BEFORE and AFTER pics? I mean they show you right before and then the after is always bright and new, BUT I wanted to share the DURING that is so often over looked. Hope this will give you a clearer idea of what happens BEFORE the AFTER! lol =]

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phil-in-va
June 1, 2009
Wow! I hope to see another photo - the before and after looks like it's going to be awesome! Those were some serious wrinkles!
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Bama Chick
June 1, 2009
Tell me about it Phil...LOL! I guess it was partly due to crappy genetics because those hideous wrinkles were already starting in my late teens, early 20's. (yes, my late teens) Of course I'm one of those people that smile at everyone all the time and I'm a big fan of laughter too. Add that to the genes and worshipping the sun and uggh...WRINKLES GALORE! I'll still have wrinkles even after this serious peel, but hopefully they will be greatly diminished.
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zeze
June 12, 2009
you are looking so good!!!!! i wanna same prodecure, but i am afraid from that question ''what happen will happen after 5 years later'' because i heard, it makes worst skintexture as sun does... but really you are looking so good
Vallee
July 12, 2009
WOW - Amazing photos! But I have to ask you a couple of questions, was the before picture of you taken while you were smiling or not? If that is a picture without smiling - I understand the need for drastic measures! Second question: How does it look like now when you smile now - do you have any wrinkles or slight? Third question: Who was your doctor, if you don't mind sayin? Your new look is GORGEOUS! Congratulations on a successful procedure and thank you for sharing - it means so much to all of us that just want the truth!
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Bama Chick
July 13, 2009
I was smiling in both pics, but I was smiling bigger in the before pic. I have slight wrinkles now when smiling, very slight, and zero when I'm not. I'm thrilled with the results especially since I've had ugly crepiness under my eyes (without smiling) since my early 20's. For me, pretty much anything was an improvement. I'll post another pic soon with a smile equal to the before pic so you can get a better idea of how it looks after.
BamaGirl
September 19, 2009
The results are amazing. Would you mind sharing the doctor you used?
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Laila.
October 2, 2009
your picture look awesome,in your before picture did you already had the Bleph surgery, That healing process is very tough, but amazing results you look so pretty.
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I had the Phenol Peel under and around the sides...

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Bama ChickMay 14, 2009

I had the Phenol Peel under and around the sides of my eyes as a follow up to my Bleph surgery. The procedure itself was a breeze, just a mild to moderate burning sensation thanks to the numbing creme.

About an hour or so after the procedure I was in alot of pain. My whole face ached, even my teeth hurt. It's the morning after my procedure, I look very scary and I'm still in quite a bit of pain....which I clearly understand and expected. It's very hard to be positive about the unknown, but I remember feeling scared and unsure immediately after my Bleph also, so I'm going to kick back, relax, (as much as possible) and just wait.

I'm giving this a thumbs down...for now, but will update as the healing continues and hopefully change to a thumbs up.

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t37352
May 3, 2009
My poor Baby Jen ! I was wondering how you are feeling. Is it getting any better ? You knew it would hurt just as much as the bleph.....Thanks for the pics. I was wondering if I should do it ?? And did you get the Botox done ? Keep me posted and I hope you feel better. Big kiss from California
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Bama Chick
May 3, 2009

lol...thanks hun =] actually the bleph was a piece of cake in comparison to this. uggh! please don't do this until i see the end results. it better be fabulous considering the h*ll it's been! it's hard to imagine this looking good..ever, but i'm hanging in there and hoping for the best. i go back for a checkup tomorrow 05/04. i'll update you again soooooon. thanks for checking in on lil' ol' me =]

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April F
May 7, 2009

Hi Wrinkles Suck, Ow... that looks like it hurts! Had you ever done any other type of chemical peel (or lesser depth chemical peel) prior to the phenol?

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Bama Chick
May 7, 2009
No, this was my first experience with chemical peels. Looks like I should have started with the light and worked my way up! lol
spapcin
May 7, 2009
OMG your gonna look gorgeous!!! I can see it!!! The smoothness under all that puss, its amazing!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bama Chick
May 9, 2009
YUCK...I WAS SO NOT A FAN OF THE PUSS...GROSS!
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Sharon at RealSelf
May 8, 2009
Wow, I can't believe those pics! I'm glad things are finally improving for you, though. Thanks for sharing the photos and keeping us updated.
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Bama Chick
May 9, 2009
THANKS SHARON...I SEE POSITIVE PROGRESS EVERY DAY!
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May 11: I went back again today for another follow...

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Bama ChickMay 11, 2009

May 11: I went back again today for another follow up visit. My Doc says everything looks like it's right on track. He recommended that I begin using Obagi Nu-Derm Clear along with Tretinoin .1% on my face avoiding the newly peeled eye area. This will help with the sun spots and uneveness of the skin tone. My next visit will be in 2 months and hopefully I will be good as new by then =] What's next (?), hmmmm, BOTOX in those hideous forehead lines! lol
 

Thanks for the positive comments, it means alot to have a support group, so to speak.

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Unsure
May 20, 2009
be VERY VERY careful! some peels are same for darker skins...BE SURE the doctor knows what to use!
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