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Qwo Off-Label for Front and Back Thighs - DON’T DO IT!
UPDATED FROM ohyeahhhh
4 months post
Still Stained
ohyeahhhhSeptember 22, 2021
$4,000
Staining is still present and I consulted with my practitioner today and he was very compassionate and made it right (as much as he can). I’m going to continue the Bleach Ease cream and then re-evaluate in a month and possibly pursue IPL. I hope it doesn’t come to that, but I’ll keep everyone posted.
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UPDATED FROM ohyeahhhh
4 months post
4.5 Months Later
ohyeahhhhSeptember 15, 2021
I received my first treatment in early May, so I’ve now reached the point of 4.5 months of my life detailed because of Qwo. Of suffering through the pain of treatments, pain of recovery, and now the mental pain of dealing with this awful staining. After dropping even more money for the bleaching cream, the staining is still there and now my skin is drying out. I’m livid at my provider, who refuses to give me a refund, so I’m adjusting the provider rating.
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September 20, 2021
Have you found anything that has helped the staining or indentation? The same thing happened to me and I’m so devastated.
September 21, 2021
Same for me too. I've done 3 IPL treatments and still so much staining.
September 27, 2021
I've had two rounds of Qwo and I also have the post inflammatory hyperpigmentation on the front and back of my thighs. Simultaneously I've been receiving hair removal on my thighs. The laser has definitely lightened my birthmarks so fingers crossed it helps with the staining.
February 17, 2022
My understanding after doing the Medlite laser is some skin types and ethnicities are not a good fit for qwo ans can cause profound bruising via hemosiderin staining long after the procedure. This is what I am experiencing. Make sure your practitioner knows if you should not do this. It was so new, there was no data on this when I did it last April.
UPDATED FROM ohyeahhhh
4 months post
Cream not helping
ohyeahhhhSeptember 3, 2021
I’m on my third day of using the prescribed cream, and so far this staining isn’t budging. I also have a noticeable indentation on my inner left thigh. I’m so depressed. DO NOT GET QWO!
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September 3, 2021
Same! This tx destroyed my body what can we do?
September 3, 2021
I'm at a loss. I've requested a refund from my doctor, so hopefully at least I'll get that. This whole thing is just devastating.
September 7, 2021
I'am so sorry to hear about this. I was very interested in getting this though now its not even an option..unless they fixed this effect.
September 7, 2021
I would strongly recommend people NOT get this treatment. I can't speak to the effectiveness on butt cellulite, but it's been a nightmare for me on the legs.
November 17, 2021
Hello, I am a nurse at Celibre Medical. We have been keeping apprised over the issue of "hemosideran staining" that may develop from profound bruising. Very disappointing. You may want to consider Q-switched lasers (we use the Medlite C6) to fade out the staining below the skin if not improving over time. We also recommend taking Arnica tablets by mouth. Good luck
August 7, 2024
Hi, thanks for sharing. Where do you work? Does your office offer treatments to help with staining and indentations left after qwo? I bough wow for my mom and she has indentations and bruising 6 months out. First wow treatment was in February of 2024 now it’s august 2024. I really want to help my mom get her legs looking normal. Any help or guidance will be appreciated.
November 17, 2021
Is arnica by mouth still helpful even after 6+ months of staining?
June 12, 2022
Not at all. Took a full year for my hemosiderin staining to almost fully go away. Still have it faintly in some areas.
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