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I'm 7days post pixel. I didn't do much research...
dolly553August 27, 2015
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I'm 7days post pixel. I didn't do much research before b/c I trusted my dermatologist. I had so much anxiety about scarring after reading all these reviews & my skin was so bumpy and ugly even after it peeled. So far my skin broke out in a couple of spots and I don't see that my skin looks any better then it did before the treatment in fact the texture of my chin seems a little worse. I'm hoping the texture will get better over time but who knows. I don't recommend it. It was painful and scary. If I would have researched it before I would have never done it. Just make sure you're going to a great doc and please think it through.
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September 19, 2015
How is your skin now? I have also had a bad experience with laser. Did you do your entire face?
September 19, 2015
Hi, I fortunately only did my chin but its worst than it was before laser. I no longer have grid lines but my skin is SO SO dry even after intense moisturizer. The skin is bumpy. My breakouts are slowly clearing up however they left red marks because they were cysts. The worst part is that the laser left a line where she stopped so now I have an indent from my mouth to my chin. I also have a little bit of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. I began using my tazorac again for a few days and it made the indent more noticeable so I stopped that. I went and saw a plastic surgeon and she said as of right now just take care of the skin and use gentle products. I've been using Aveeno ultra calming, ceravae pm moisturizer, as well as using pure aloe Vera gel at night. The aloe Vera gel seems to have lightened the PIH a tad. In the mornings I've been using aveeno ultra calming wash & moisturizer, Skinceuticls Phloretin CF, Obagi Nu-derm spf50. I'm trying my best to be positive. How is your skin doing? How long ago did you do it? I can deal with everything but the ident.. It's upsetting and unable to cover with makeup.
September 21, 2015
Hi Dolly- I too had cystic acne, dents, lines, marks etc post laser. It took me forever to find #1 a product that would get the cystic acne under control, and #2 to find a moisturizer which would help my skin which had turned unbelievably dry. So much trial and error. I finally found Resist9 which was a godsend for the cystic acne and had the added benefit of helping with discoloration, lines, and scars. Castor oil helps with healing, and it deeply moisturizes. My skin looks and feels so much better after wearing it to bed while I am sleeping. Makeup goes on better the next day too. If the line/indent is still there after a few months, you could start dermarolling, which should make it less and less noticeable with time.
February 7, 2019
It’s crazy...med spas charge many times what a derm does for an esthetician. Laser burns so many, and deflates the face. I wonder how many women have poor results and just don’t know it. Still claiming that it won’t deflate your filler and thin skin...lies. It does.
February 7, 2019
Chemical peel and microneedling seem like much safer alternatives. Have seen great results from both. Have never seen a woman after laser and been like “wow, she looks great”
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dolly553September 19, 2015
Skin is bumpy and very dry. Grid lines gone tho. I have a little bit of PIH. I have an ident line from where the laser stopped. Cystic acne is slowly clearing up. I'm still very upset but trying to remain positive and hope for no future issues. I'm being very gentle with the skin b/c I think it's still a little inflamed. I'm using pure aloe Vera gel which seems to have helped the PIH a little bit. I would recommend Pure Aloe Vera gel for anyone have PIH and maybe it'll help. I went back to my dermatologist that did it and asked about the line. She said that's where you're aging. I'm like are you kidding me! I'm 28, the line is where the laser stopped, and it wasn't there before laser. She said I would focus on clearing your acne rather than that line. But my acne is clearing up. I only broke out b/c of the laser! I will keep updating every couple weeks. I've prayed that God give me peace about this & forgive myself for doing this to myself and he has given me peace but I'm still doing what I can to repair my skin.
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October 7, 2015
I would try a derma roller,(nanno), one....which you can use to help even out this line on your own....I had a fraxel done and the doctor gave me a scar....she hit me with it in the same place three times...I have a small X on my left-side bottom chin. Use good peptides and collagen building lotions prior to using the roller...I also use abit after. Good luck . The fraxel would not be my choice for just trying to lift the skin or tighten it...there are too many other safer modalities out there.
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October 16, 2015
The line may get better over time. I have heard of these types of indents filling in but I suppose sometimes they don't. Best of luck to you!
October 16, 2015
Thanks. Any encouragement means so much to me. I'm sure you've done quite a but if research, any idea what this is? An ident? Maybe my chin skin is thinner now so there's a dip? I'm so confused as to what it is. The dr said its my mattroinette line but I wasn't there before laser and it's exactly where the laser stopped.. So upsetting
October 16, 2015
I understand how you feel. This is extremely upsetting and heart breaking. I'm not sure why the line formed but it may be from fat loss, thinning skin or just a scar from where the laser was dragged. I have some lines towards the bottom of the apples of my cheeks that look like little cat scratches. I think they are scars because they follow the direction the laser went. I have done a couple dermapen sessions to try and get rid of them but with no great success. I may continue to needle because I know it's a slow process.
Welcome to the community, thank you for joining us and sharing your personal experience along with pictures. Are you looking into alternative treatments?
Thanks for your reply, here is a link to the chemical peel community if you want to check it out -- keep us posted on your next steps. Take care :)
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