Nightmare I Can't Undo - Seattle, WA

Its the TYPE of laser that is bad. DOT is a scam. Scam cause the redness makes you think they did something, and they get to charge you lots of $. I still have horrid looking creases made by the DOT laser. Athenix skin tightening treatments (6 for $1500 total) was painless, and actually worked. DOT was never approved for skin tightening, only allowed to be used on the skin. Dermatologists have gone rogue, knowing they can say, it'll make you look 5 years - no, make that 10, no make that 20 years younger, and there's not a thing you can do once you hand them the cash and sign the consent form. Note they have you hand you the cash first. P.S. stay away from thermage on the face also, as it is known to also kill off subcutaneous /youth fat.

No syringes using DOT. Just numbing cream. Basically IF the dermatologist did the procedure, and the DOT's highest setting was accessible on the DOT machine: much as it ruined my face , DOH does nothing. Besides, just like Joan Rivers' death, its a lose lose for the patient. I may be bitter, and DOT may have ruined my face, but I should feel blessed I am alive to warn others.

I am sorry for your experience. It's so sad that because we live in a vain work and want to maintain our image that we are not further protected. These Drs know that especially in a world of cosmetic procedures it's hard to come out on top in the event things don't turn out as expected. Hopefully you can find a skilled Dr. Whom can assist with your situation All the best to you !

Yes, dermatologists have found a niche to get wads of money with no repercussions. DOT laser was NOT FDA tested for wrinkles, only allowed to be used IN GENERAL on skin, which makes it a free-for all. Because DOT burns the skin so severely, patient assumes Dr. 'did all they could', then with negative or no results, Dr. says, "that's unusual", and offers maybe freebies, like injectables, so the patient can't complain. There ARE lasers that tighten skin SLOWLY, with NO pain, but it takes many treatments. I had my face somewhat repaired with six 40min skin-tightening treatments by Athenix for $1500 total. (+2 more) There are also collagen-boosting capsules, like with phytoceramides and Verisol. Conclusion, DOT laser is a get-rich-quick scheme for dermatologists. Us women are all are highly venerable when someone promises us youth. These DOT doctors have the scam down pat, and will continue to get away with it till the FDA cracks down in the next 10 years. Cheaters still win till then.

I wrote Smitten94 a private message.

I think the Dr. Has to be clear before your proceedure what to expect and what happens if you have bad results. When you buy something expensive at the store and do not like it, you can return it for a full refund. I think these uninsured proceedures should have a money back policy if not happy!

My complaint to the WA Atty General is Dr.J.R. is ADVERTISING D.O.T. in writing as 'look 5 years younger'. Obviously no one would want to go through that much horrific pain, embarrassment, downtime, and money if Dr. said, 'you could look worse'. Dr. posts no disclaimer on the advertising. If the Dr. -HAD- a disclaimer, -I- didn't get it. (their computer system was down the day of my appointment. Partial receipt was hand-written, and post-op instructions were emailed.)

Here, here! But we all know that'll never happen.

The more I hear about your procedure, the more I cringe. I went to a very reputable Dr. with impeccable credentials. I just ended up looking the same (only slightly worse) than before I started.