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Very Upset with Appearance and Bruising

UPDATED FROM sinclairjames
2 months post

Almost 3 months after procedure

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sinclairjamesJune 23, 2017
$400
I DO NOT recommend this treatment. My skin is still discolored and brown where the treatment was done and it did not even take care of some broken blood vessels around my nose. I have consulted with other MD's and their conclusion is I was treated much too aggressively for my condition. If you feel you must try this for whatever reason, I would definitely have a long talk with your MD first, have them show you photos and know what to expect. I would also demand a test on one area first and wait a few days to see how it reacts. As I mentioned before I used a well regarded high profile dermatologist MD to do the treatment. Hopes this helps others.

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Jolenie3
July 13, 2017
At least most of it went away. I had the treatment earlier this week and am hoping for the best. He only bruised one spot. The other spots were treated with another laser. I am pink and slightly swollen but it doesn't look bad. However, I still see the broken capillaries. I'm done, no matter how it turns out.
k13472
September 7, 2017
That's PIH and can be treated with hydroquinone
nw2222
November 27, 2017
Hi Sinclair I am sorry you had this experience I just had this done today and feel so upset too, what was I thinking? I feel so stupid. Can I ask how you are now, November?
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sinclairjames
November 27, 2017
Hi nw2222, I am fine now. No scarring or discoloring - I don't see how it really helped at all, but the good thing is even though you maybe feeling really bad, it will go away. I just would like to warn other people this is a bad treatment. Hope you look better soon!
fontanac
December 28, 2017
Had my first today and now I am TOTALLY freaked out! I was given a 3 treatment Vbeam as a gift and my dermatologist thought I would benefit from it. OMG I should have researched it more. I'm freaking out for sure!
maryeliz5412
April 20, 2018
And let me add the procedure hurts like hell. Feels like a sling shot to the face hundreds of times. Please reveal the doctor's name who ruined your procedure to help other people avoid him. I had the procedure done and it made my complexion flawless beautiful for years. People need to bring these photos to their doctor and demand this does not happen, no purple spots!! It's due to high settings!! and improper use and knowledge of the equipment. I hope you got your money back. I am so sorry. Your idea of test spot first is really smart!!
anjali_21
February 1, 2022
Hi I have lot of questions. So how's ur skin at present? For what u took the treatment n from where? How many settings n what was the downtime each time ? What all products u used after each setting ..like sunscreen brand n moisturizer brand n what brand healing cream if any ...plz bear me n answer all my questions .it will be very helpful for me
UPDATED FROM sinclairjames
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3 months later.....

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sinclairjamesJune 23, 2017

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UPDATED FROM sinclairjames
23 days post

3 weeks post treatment, still bruised

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sinclairjamesApril 26, 2017
It is fading, but sloooowly. Please be aware of this treatment, I am still worried this "dirtiness" around my cheeks will not go away anytime soon. I will never do this treatment again and warn anyone not to do it unless you have major issues. I was told it would help with general redness - I look so much worse than I did a month ago!

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zacmac90
April 30, 2017
Sweety I know how you feel. You had/have good skin to begin with. Be thankful you were not burned as I was. In still healing 9 months later
zacmac90
April 30, 2017
And I know my skin may never be the same... I'm just a young man too. I was very anxious for a long timd about the damage done to my face. The anxiety turned into depression. You weren't even damaged per say.
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sinclairjames
May 7, 2017
Thank you
Kat2210
May 15, 2017
I had that brown discoloration too when I had my 1st treatment and was also worried it wouldn't go away - it went away completely. It's all part of the process, don't worry! Look on the bright side, that means a lot of blood vessels were destroyed and you got your money's worth!
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sinclairjames
May 15, 2017
Thank you sweets!
ornaca
June 20, 2017
Hi, do you mind posting an update picture?
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sinclairjames
June 23, 2017
Sure will do. Skin is still discolored and brownish where the laser was done. It did not even take care of my small broken blood vessels around my nose. I would NOT have this procedure done. I have consulted with two other derms that said that I was treated extremely aggressively which was not necessary in my condition. One prescribed me a hydroquinone cream to ease the discoloration. One derm MD that did this treatment said if she had treated me I would have only seem some redness the next day! Unbelievable that I had to go thru almost 3 months of discomfort. If you really feel you need this treatment I would have your Dr do one small zap on your face to see how it reacts and then go back another time if it's ok. Don't allow them to zap your whole face.
dictionarydemon
January 7, 2018
Yes, I have a similar problem but mine is with extreme grotesque swelling that makes me look like quasimodo. It depends on the doctor. Try to get a patient, conservative one - not a cowboy.
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