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I am 32. In late December 2011 I was treated with...
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I am 32. In late December 2011 I was treated with fractional Co2 laser (Deka, DOT) for only few mild post acne scars. This laser procedure ruined my life...I am experiencing many of the side effects described by other members.
In addition to pigmentation and pop-up acne after laser procedure (appeared month after), I still see grid (stripes) lines from the laser, and what is most scarring, I got NEW SCARS, many of small scars (which I NEVER had before) what people describe as "orange peel" look. When I first came back to the doctor after the treatment a month after he did the procedure, he ensured me that the marks from the laser would go away in 2-3 months. When I saw him 3 months after, he gave me another time-line (4-5 months), and etc. etc.
Now it is more that 4 month post procedure and things are not improving..I cannot trust the doctor especially after considering the fact he promoted this procedure to me as "ABSOLUTELY risk-free"! He did not give me ANY documents to read or to sign before the procedure and he said I would recover in 3 to 5 days!
I have been to other doctors consultations and the only thing they suggest now is to come back in autumn to do another laser (IPL) to improve my skin condition. I am too scared now to think about other laser procedures. Last few months I was in big depression because of what happened and that affected my life tremendously. I am afraid to socialize with other people and hide at home all of my free time. Everything became meaningless...I cannot describe with words what I feel now, and all antidepressants I am taking now help very little. I do NOT recommend this procedure to other people! I would give everything to turn back the time and stay away from laser...
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May 1, 2012
Hello Megan,
Thank you for your comment.
I must say it is not a matter of being board certified but a matter of being human! The doctor who gave me that horrible laser treatment is a certified dermatologist, still he lied to me of selling this as "absolutely safe procedure". Later on the post-op consultations, he mentioned that he even attended laser seminars, lectures. They definitely teach there about the risks, still he preferred to hide this info from me in order to get profit and not to loose a patient. This big mistake is at costs of my life. I did not even have any indications for this fractional co2 treatment. Young woman with elastic skin. 5-6 mild post-acne marks could be treated by chemical peels or other medications, still he did this laser to me on full face! Some people even say that perhaps he just needed someone to practice on. How disgusting is that! Now I am left with multiple scars from the laser and the texture of the skin is much worse than before. I do see other doctors in a meantime. The problem is that it is hard to fix the burn from the laser, I am not mentioning phycological trauma that follows.
P.S. The settings he told me he used are: 20 watt, espacement 600 nm, duree de pulse 800 nm, staking 2
Thank you for your comment.
I must say it is not a matter of being board certified but a matter of being human! The doctor who gave me that horrible laser treatment is a certified dermatologist, still he lied to me of selling this as "absolutely safe procedure". Later on the post-op consultations, he mentioned that he even attended laser seminars, lectures. They definitely teach there about the risks, still he preferred to hide this info from me in order to get profit and not to loose a patient. This big mistake is at costs of my life. I did not even have any indications for this fractional co2 treatment. Young woman with elastic skin. 5-6 mild post-acne marks could be treated by chemical peels or other medications, still he did this laser to me on full face! Some people even say that perhaps he just needed someone to practice on. How disgusting is that! Now I am left with multiple scars from the laser and the texture of the skin is much worse than before. I do see other doctors in a meantime. The problem is that it is hard to fix the burn from the laser, I am not mentioning phycological trauma that follows.
P.S. The settings he told me he used are: 20 watt, espacement 600 nm, duree de pulse 800 nm, staking 2
June 16, 2012
Hello, NataliaK, Visit IPL Laser damage support, there are people like yourself that have gone through the same thing, and can help with support. I have a damaged face from retinol, (enlarged pores, scarring, etc) a rare but similar side effects from ipl/laser. My advice to you is try Not to stress, it prohibits healing. Eat nutritious foods, exercise and perhaps even some supplements. I know it can be emotionally devestating. There are people on that website that will understand and support you. I wish you healing.
June 16, 2012
I meant retinol damage is a rare but similar side effects, such as ipl or laser.* typo
June 17, 2012
Thank you, I signed up. Actually I came across the website before. Too sad to see so many people suffering from laser and light devices. We need a strong leader to form a group and fight irresponsible laser practice.
Oh NataliaK, I am so very sorry to hear what has happened. :( I am glad you have been to see other doctors. I don't blame you one bit for being afraid to try another laser treatment. If you don't feel comfortable with it certainly don't do it. Perhaps instead of focusing your efforts on finding the right treatment, try finding a great board certified dermatologist who you really trust, then you can discuss treatment options with him/her. For me, until I found a doctor I really trusted it would be near impossible for me to go through with another treatment.
Please keep us posted on how you are, and as hard as it is, try to force yourself out to do social activities. Staying in will allow you to focus on this, while getting out will help remind you of all the other wonderful things that are going on in life.
Sending you a hug.