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Rough recovery — I had an allergic reaction to the aftercare
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Rough Recovery
skinaliFebruary 12, 2021
WORTH IT
I think my treatment was too powerful for my skin, and on top of that, I had an allergic reaction to the aftercare (Skinprint and Nulastin).
Horrible swelling, intense itching, grid marks, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and face bumps. I’m heartbroken because I went in happy with my skin and just looking for maintenance. Now I look like I have scales. I’m one week out and hoping for improvement. I’ve been told everything will heal in two to three weeks, but no one really seems to tell me how. One of Dr. Turkle’s estheticians did the procedure and the doctor herself saw me for follow when I was so swollen. This has been a scary, traumatic experience.I had three of these previously with lovely results at a different medical spa, so the practitioner is paramount as is the aftercare. Any advice or reassurance would be appreciated.
Horrible swelling, intense itching, grid marks, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and face bumps. I’m heartbroken because I went in happy with my skin and just looking for maintenance. Now I look like I have scales. I’m one week out and hoping for improvement. I’ve been told everything will heal in two to three weeks, but no one really seems to tell me how. One of Dr. Turkle’s estheticians did the procedure and the doctor herself saw me for follow when I was so swollen. This has been a scary, traumatic experience.I had three of these previously with lovely results at a different medical spa, so the practitioner is paramount as is the aftercare. Any advice or reassurance would be appreciated.
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UPDATED FROM skinali
10 days post
Healing
skinaliFebruary 14, 2021
Using Epionce Medical Barrier cream and Vitamin C serum. Making a big difference. I am about 10 days out now. Swelling is down completely. I still have some pigmentation fading and light bumps. I feel like a full 30 days plus a light peel are needed for ideal results. If you get this treatment use Epionce as your aftercare! Makes all the difference!
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UPDATED FROM skinali
12 days post
Still healing
skinaliFebruary 15, 2021
Today, I am 12 days out. Lots of pigment issues. I struggle with hyperpigmentation - and I chose this procedure because it’s touted as low risk for hyperpigmentation.
All of the inflammation caused by the high heat and allergic reaction caused it to flare. And of course now new spots all along my cheeks where the pinpricks are healing. Such a suboptimal result.
Again chasing my tail to fix a poorly executed procedure. Skin texture problems too. Definitely showing signs of trauma.
Turkle’s office reached out to me for a follow up. Stay tuned for next steps to fix this mess.
All of the inflammation caused by the high heat and allergic reaction caused it to flare. And of course now new spots all along my cheeks where the pinpricks are healing. Such a suboptimal result.
Again chasing my tail to fix a poorly executed procedure. Skin texture problems too. Definitely showing signs of trauma.
Turkle’s office reached out to me for a follow up. Stay tuned for next steps to fix this mess.
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February 16, 2021
It looks like you're healing some. I really hope it gets better soon. I've considered this procedure and it's given me pause.
February 16, 2021
Initially, I met with the doctor after calling when I was at peak swelling. She said she felt it was an allergic reaction and told me to just wash my face and use Nulastin. I did. I ran out of Nulastin and have added anteage stem cell treatment and Epionce medical grade barrier cream. I’m really worried because I have some laxity in my skin and still - after 13 days - pigmentation. The esthetitian told me via text she only used 30-40% energy level on me.
I did some research and most medical studies suggest that frequency for acne scarring (ice pic). I think it was much too strong for my face. In reality, I was burned. I am going to have several months of recovery. And I have no answers. I have an appointment with Turkle Saturday to follow up.
I did some research and most medical studies suggest that frequency for acne scarring (ice pic). I think it was much too strong for my face. In reality, I was burned. I am going to have several months of recovery. And I have no answers. I have an appointment with Turkle Saturday to follow up.
February 17, 2021
Good luck with your follow up. I hope this all gets smoother for you. Keep us posted? ♡
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