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Scars, Dents and Redness Left from Laser Surgery Months & Even Yrs Later - Tampa, FL

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I had Erbium laser 2yrs ago when i was 53. After...

SatsAugust 31, 2009
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I had Erbium laser 2yrs ago when i was 53. After the surgery I was left with more scars only worse, a dent in my cheek, very noticable & a huge patch scar around my old scars. Not to mention all the redness for months after.

Pro none

Cons scars, dents, redness, pigment change

Went under for Erbium laser in 07. Doctor said he thought a level 6 was best, said to get it done in one shot instead of coming back and forth. He was the doctor so i agreed.

The first week i didn't sleep, hurt too much. For the next 2 weeks I noticed some parts of my skin looked redder and it looked to me that scars were showing up,then on my left cheek I noticed my skin had a brown dent & on my right cheek a huge patch that looked like a big round scar around my previous scars. I showed him them. At first he said it would go away.

When i came back because the problems looked worse he completly dismissed me. So nice in the beginning, said if any problem came up he could take care of them. Well problems came up & he acted like he didn't want to know me.

 

Updated Nov 11, 2009

Went to a doctor in Tampa for facial resurfacing for acne scars. He suggested an Erbium laser.

Horrible horrible results. More scars only larger than what i had, dents in my cheeks, pigment change & red for months. Scars all over my cheeks. Layers of skin taken off so it looks like I skimmed my cheeks along with texture changing. Now I get whiteheads & my skin feels thin.

I've been going through so many laser treatment to build up the scars along with IPL treatments for the redness & fillers for the really bad scars. Nightmare seriously.

I have gone throuh Fraxel 2 times, Smoothbeam 2 times, pixel 1, ipl for redness that helped. Affirm seems to helped a bit but its taking so long and their still so deep. What would you suggest? Fillers? more laser? I am at the end of my rope spending so much money only to be stuck at home. Hate looking in the mirror and only go out when i have to. Any suggestion would be helpful Thanks


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Dr. Michael Jasin

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He should have tried a lower level first to see what that would have done. Didn't help when problem arose. Rude Doesn't know what he's doing with facial resurfacing.

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JJ84
November 23, 2009
I also live in Tampa and recently saw a doctor for treatment of acne scars and he recommended erbium yag laser. Can you tell me the name of the doctor that you saw to see if it is the same as the one that I saw because that certainly would influence my decision. Thanks,
Sats
September 29, 2010

Just got noticed this. I went to a {edited}. sorry so late.

Edited by Sharon: We've added your provider's info to the review. Thank you!
JJ84
December 10, 2009
I am considering getting this procedure for rolling acne scars and I live in Tampa and already saw a Derm who recommended erbium yag. Can you give me some idea who you had the procedure with to see if it is the same person I am considering getting it done with?
Sats
September 29, 2010

why i never got these posts i don't know but it was {edited}

Edited by Sharon: We've added your provider's info to the review. Thank you!
 
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Kerby
June 29, 2010
I've had 3 affirm lasers. It absolutely ruined my skin! Anyone considering laser treatments has not done enough research. Those HOT lasers burn your skin 1000x worse than several sunburns and your skin will look like you've spent every day of your life in the sun and smoking cigarettes... in other words it will start to age your skin 10x faster!!! If I had known this I probably would have gone for fillers and botox instead, but now it won't make a difference. I'm 45 but I look closer to 60 now! Please stick with natual lotions, healthy diet, lots of water and a happy/positive metal attitude! You'll all be better for it.
Sats
September 29, 2010
I'm 56 and had affirm a few times. I liked it, it made my skin feel a bit thicker. Didn't burn at all, just little snaps & red after for a couple days til the swelling goes down. Takes a few months to show results. Now I'm trying perfecta. I'll let you know how that goes. I've had many laser treatments & so far they were better than the resurfacing. I would never do something that takes off the outer level of skin again.
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Kerby
March 18, 2017
How is your skin now?
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Kerby
March 18, 2017
In reference to Sats.... how is your skin now?
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Alvar
December 7, 2010
Probably you should stop having the treatments and let your skin heal. Also use sunblock that doesn't clog in your pores.
Sats
March 24, 2011
Trying to go a more natural way. Started needling, it helped a bit on some & using emu oil. Silicone strips too at nite. Had a few peels just to get all the dead skin off & try to make it smoother. Going to my laser specialist next week. I'll keep you posted. Not going for full face anything anymore. Just on the spots that are really bad. Had a filler put in some, I just couldn't take seeing the holes anymore. Had to do something. When you stop trying you get depressed. I know, I lost 30 lbs from anxiety.
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siewguatlim
November 3, 2014
Let your skin rest first then continue with mild laser until see results I was hoping my line could be fix also change to a gd doc
UPDATED FROM Sats

Looked up more on Dr Jasin. Wish these posts were...

SatsFebruary 13, 2011
Looked up more on Dr Jasin. Wish these posts were up before i had mine done. I would have skipped Jasin and found someone else. Found out a lot more people had problems with him. Enter his door at your own risk. Still dealing with scars 4 yrs later. Horrible all my money goes to repair what he did and it's taking years. Makes me sick to look in the mirror now, i was much better before meeting him.

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UPDATED FROM Sats

Nothing new to report except i'm still living with...

SatsApril 18, 2012
Nothing new to report except i'm still living with the scars. Trying peels now and had Fraxel dual that helped but i need more treatments. Going for fillers and peels now. Tired of the down time with laser

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NEVER4GET
October 19, 2014
Sats, I got terribly burnt from an Obagi Blue peel a year ago which left me with wrinkles, large pores and acne scars. I was told only that I might get a little flaking in a couple days but thick hard layers of skin was peeled off and I was homebound for 2 weeks. I was never given any instructions so I did not properly care for the damaged burnt skin. Anyway, I am a mess. I live by Philly and I saw Dr. Bernstein a couple months ago for a consult. Do you still highly recommend him? He is going to do the fraxel dual and the perfecta. He said only two treatments but I am wondering if he is being aggressive enough. I just wonder if I will see any results? From what I read the fraxel dual is not effective on wrinkles and many that have had it done for scarring saw little change. Should I trust Bernstein with this? I thought he was the best which is comforting considering the potential risks of lasers and what happened to me with a simple peel, but I have concerns because his choice of lasers conflict with my research. This has to be a "one shot deal" because this breaks the bank. It sounds like the work he did for you did not help. So what are your thoughts? Why didn't he go more aggressive when the fraxel was not working for you?
Sats
October 19, 2014
Never4get I'll privately message you.
scrappygrace
June 24, 2016
Never4get. did the Fraxels work?
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