Starlux 1540 + Subcision - done - Philadelphia, PA

Just a quick update. I figured out (through reading and trial and error) that side / face sleeping was really deepening the wrinkles on my chin, thus making my scars look worse! I've tried desperately to sleep on my back, and I can't do it. So, I purchased this wrinkle pillow that lets me sleep on my side without squishing my face, and it's helping. If you're a face squisher, think about your sleeping position, especially if you're over 40. It sounds so silly, but it's worth a try -- and free if you can sleep on your back!

A few people have asked for an update and new pictures. I've had a few additional procedures since my last post. Two IPL treatments (03/19/13 and 4/24.13) and facials with light peels every six weeks. If I had to do it all over again, I would not have done the subcision -- just the laser. The facials make a huge difference.

01/10/13 -- It's been one month after my last Starlux treatment, and I have to say, I do think the laser made a big difference. I think the subcison may have made two spots on my chin worse (deeper and wider), but it helped one spot on my cheek a lot. Making things worse was a risk I was told of, and it was my choice to take it.

One lesson I think I learned is that I wish I had asked the doctor about before and after photos. I might have had a clearer expectation of results and how previous patients compared to me.

I decided not to have a fourth Starlux. Instead, I'm going to see about filler as the last step. I will try to post one more set of photos before I have anything else done so that you can make up your mind about the "before" and "after" specific to this post.