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Resurfacing - I have had great results - Bulgaria
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I have recently had a deep facial resurfacing, one...
millyb.February 9, 2012
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I have recently had a deep facial resurfacing, one session administered only, and I have had great results., i.e. not like they tell you you might need three to four sessions in order to achieve the results desired. It is because you have to over pay and pay over and over again with minimum results and for their safety and benefit...I had my face really fried and peeled off last month with the CO2 ablative laser and I now look really great ... no melasma, no spots, no lines plus the tightening yeah>>no one says am 43 but barely 30, and i have paid for one treatment only. Good luck to all it is worth it but you have to get the most of it, do your research first!!!. If anyone needs more info, let me know so I will share, otherwise it will sound like a commercial.
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February 10, 2012
yes, thank you. what i meant was that the settings are selected on very low with practitioner's safety in mind. the settings were high within the norm required it is just that it was sufficient high. that is, whenyou are looking for results, not just wasting money as I have had done before. best of luck, M.
March 8, 2012
It's good to hear positive results from the procedure. I have been researching this for a few weeks now, and I can't seem to find a physician in my area that offers the Co2 restore, only the repair. I believe the repair is what requires 2 to 3 treatments. The restore usually only 1. Which procedure did you have and where did you find a physician?
April 11, 2012
So frustrating! I don't know who to believe. I've been researching too & the last two drs hv told me different things. One says I won't really peel & the other says I will. Also, after reading what ppl post makes me even more scared to do it. It's hard to know who should perform the surgery when u don't know anybody who has had it done.
August 26, 2012
I want to share my experience with the Active FX. I am about to turn 39 and am naturally freckled and fair. Two doctors, a cosmetic surgeon in Manhattan and a very reputable derm, both told me separately that I may want to consider doing a treatment to decrease or eliminate the freckles/age/sun spots on my face. There was no denying they were there, but it never occurred to me to that they could be removed or treated. I work in the beauty industry and have access to some of the truly best specialists. So I went in for the Active FX and let me say, I had the procedure Monday at 2 pm and it is Saturday at 9 pm and I am almost fully healed with the most incredible looking skin, minus slight redness. Now take me back to Monday. I was numbed with cream, Percocet, Vicodin (I am not one to take these drugs, but knew I would need to tolerate the pain) and a few shots in my face. The actual laser did hurt and doing my entire face took one hour. It was not pleasant, but thankfully my doctor was very attentive and always asked if I needed a break. There is major burning for about 3 hours post treatment and every freckle and mark is magnified by 10. I looked scary, but thought it would actually be worse. The next 4 days were hard and every day I saw major improvements. Days 2 and 3 were the worst, with a ton of uncomfortable peeling mixed with the most intense itchiness. I did not sleep a wink one night because of the itchiness. Skip to day 5....my skin is flawless. Not a freckle to be had, smaller pores and no more skin tightening. I can not wait to see what is to come. I have to say though that my doctor (Robert Schwarcz in NYC) is top of his game and while I am not easily sold, the results speak for themselves.
January 13, 2013
Hi there,
I did a post just now and I have explained why you wouldnt be happy with the Active FX
Sorry for long time of not responding.
Since I have noticed several people got interested in what procedures in reverse-ageing I have had, here is the answer; hope it will satisfy most of your questions.
I had it performed in Varna, Bulgaria, since originally I am from Europe, and go frequently to Bulgaria -Varna so to have my laser procedures performed threre. It is very cost effective-prices, even cheap... are much lower than in the USA, and the specialiss are Europe famous.
I can share patient pictures with you who laso had like me the procedure.
The procedure I have had is not the DeepFX per se, yet, it is most simililar to it; i.e. application of 100microns ablative holes reaching the reticulare derma, versus the Active FX protocol which has only superficial epidermal influence and is widely practiced in The USA. It only cleares melasma and discoloration yet, can not eliminate effectivelly fine lines, wrinkles and deep lines, nor it has theoveral tightening effect.
p.s. At first, I had a free of charge test sesion performed on on zone of my face in order the optimal parameters to be adjusted accordingly to my skin needs. I saw many waiting potential patients inspired this way. I my self did the whole face after I got satisfied with the test session.
UPDATED FROM millyb.
Sorry for long time of not responding. Since I...
millyb.January 13, 2013
Sorry for long time of not responding.
Since I have noticed several people got interested in what procedures in reverse-ageing I have had, here is the answer; hope it will satisfy most of your questions.
I had it performed in Varna, Bulgaria, since originally I am from Europe, and go frequently to Bulgaria -Varna so to have my laser procedures performed threre. It is very cost effective-prices, even cheap... are much lower than in the USA, and the specialiss are Europe famous.
I can share patient pictures with you who laso had like me the procedure.
The procedure I have had is not the DeepFX per se, yet, it is most simililar to it; i.e. application of 100microns ablative holes reaching the reticulare derma, versus the Active FX protocol which has only superficial epidermal influence and is widely practiced in The USA. It only cleares melasma and discoloration yet, can not eliminate effectivelly fine lines, wrinkles and deep lines, nor it has theoveral tightening effect.
p.s. At first, I had a free of charge test sesion performed on on zone of my face in order the optimal parameters to be adjusted accordingly to my skin needs. I saw many waiting potential patients inspired this way. I my self did the whole face after I got satisfied with the test session.
Since I have noticed several people got interested in what procedures in reverse-ageing I have had, here is the answer; hope it will satisfy most of your questions.
I had it performed in Varna, Bulgaria, since originally I am from Europe, and go frequently to Bulgaria -Varna so to have my laser procedures performed threre. It is very cost effective-prices, even cheap... are much lower than in the USA, and the specialiss are Europe famous.
I can share patient pictures with you who laso had like me the procedure.
The procedure I have had is not the DeepFX per se, yet, it is most simililar to it; i.e. application of 100microns ablative holes reaching the reticulare derma, versus the Active FX protocol which has only superficial epidermal influence and is widely practiced in The USA. It only cleares melasma and discoloration yet, can not eliminate effectivelly fine lines, wrinkles and deep lines, nor it has theoveral tightening effect.
p.s. At first, I had a free of charge test sesion performed on on zone of my face in order the optimal parameters to be adjusted accordingly to my skin needs. I saw many waiting potential patients inspired this way. I my self did the whole face after I got satisfied with the test session.
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UPDATED FROM millyb.
Last week I had the superficial FX to smooth the...
millyb.February 12, 2013
last week I had the superficial FX to smooth the skin tone. The doctor suggested to perform it after the deep FX since it smooths and enlightens only, removing melasma as well as discolorations, not deep lines. Very happy with the result now.
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March 12, 2013
I had deep and active Fraxal . I am very happy now that it has been 4 weeks . Very painful during procedure. Leave numb cream on at least
1 hour. Llooked a mess about 7 days with coldsores yes after taking valtrex. Bbroke out with cystic acne very normal. Put up with that for 2 weeks and it just started clearing up and I am delighted it's like having a baby I swore I would never never do this again, but it is such a dream come true!!! RECCOMEND!
March 13, 2013
Please update us when the pinkness goes to normal and what's happened: no more static lines/ whatever. And will you have dots in the end (some do). Use aloe too, by the way!
August 10, 2013
I will check online at first , are you happy with the results as overal? How do feel about your skin as of now?? I am verry happy with Dr Julian Penev, too.
July 8, 2014
Hi ClareK, what kind of aloe do you recommend? Is there a specific brand or is fresh aloe pulp more beneficial?
July 19, 2013
I had Deep FX twice. no problems the first time. that is why I went in the for the second time 2 years later. I wanted smoother skin, but the real reason was to get rid of melasma. The doctor told me to use a different post op gel to put on the raw, open skin. i ended up having an allergic reaction and the nurses were too busy preparing for a 3 day holiday weekend to bother really deal with my complaints of discomfort and extremem itching. I found out later that allergic reactions at this stage are common . i kept applying for another 48 hours causing a GIANT ALLERGIC REACTION. I finally in a pain killer induced blur figured out I was having an allergic reaction. the nurses didnt'! so unfortunately I ended up with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation ( PIH) . and after such a GIANT ALLERGIC REACTION, my skin which was NEVER sensitive before , became sensitive to use any good bleaching creams , so now I have more melasma than ever. I was most upset that my doctor ( down in La Jolla) seem to back her nurses bad behavior. bottom line, stick with the IPL and skip the Deep FX. too risky
July 19, 2013
Whoa! That sounds horrible, sorry you had to go through that. Do you have any idea what the gel was called?Â
July 19, 2013
it was the SkinMedica Restorative Ointment. I guess the office had had many reports of allergic reactions with the inexpensive Aquaphor ointment (inexpensive from local drugstore) post DeepFX s so they switched to the expensive sold by the derms office SkinMedica Restorative Ointment. They didn't tell me that until after I had notified them of the allergic reaction. Considering I didn't have a reaction to the Aquaphor the first time, I wished they had told me that many people had had reactions to the Aquaphor and that they liked the new SkinMedica Restorative Ointment better. At least allergic reactions being common would have stuck out in my mind and I would have probably saved at least one of the three days my face burned on in horrible reaction. Every time I put on the SkinMedica Restorative Ointment, it was like pouring salt on a wound! And with the nurses prior knowledge of somewhat patients experiencing allergies at this stage of recovery, it was totally unacceptable that the nurses didn't figure it out, I did. I reviewed my desperate emails and it was very clear I was reporting allergic reaction symptoms to any one if they really paid even a little attention. I think they just assumed I was a drug addict and wanted more vicodin! and of course, this happened on the friday before a three day weekend....
August 7, 2013
August 7, 2013
What result did you have? Did you do this for acne pitting? For laxity wrinkles? For actual lines etched into skin?
August 7, 2013
i had deep FX for fine lines and uneven skin tone. helped with the fine lines I guess, but post allergic reaction, my skin is unable to tolerate and skin tone correcting creams because now i am very sensitive. I never had sensitive skin up to the days leading up to the procedure. oh well. all cosmetic procedures have their risks and this time things went wrong with mine!
August 10, 2013
I used to use corective an bleaching facial creams before too. I have worsened my melasma over the time. Hope you check carefully before doing treatments , as I have done myself before on a trial-error way. i am happy with the results after the deep CO2 ablation, my face is much better now I stay away from the noontime sun though.!
August 10, 2013
At first, I got swollen and red for the first few days. Did not have any acne reactions though. After crusts have peeled off the skin keeps staying smooth an d it is improving over the time, indeed. However, i use a high SPF, and plan to redo it in the winter hoping it will get even better.
Actually, I had pimples after a chemical peel i have done long time ago, and I am not going for chemical peel never ever again.
August 10, 2013
No, it is not a greek site, I went to Europe, Bulgaria for a vacation. There i did it. It was easier for me to direct answers to the web site since this way one can see and believe it. I am happy indeed, after I have been doing a chemical peel, amicroderm and other laser treatment over the past years with no real result, at least not as promsed and expected at all.
August 10, 2013
I can not report on any SkinMedica product, as I have not the right to do that, i suppose. Why ddnt you get in contact with them or with the doctor, either? What do you plan?
I had a chemical peel lonmg time ago, got worsened, I got laser just asuperficial one, and ten more and more sessions. Just paid money for no results. I am very happy now, as I did it with the deep CO2 ablation, it is improving over time, I only use a basic moisturiser now...
August 10, 2013
Thank you, pls, dont be sorry for me. No, it was not horrible, painfull though. I am sorry I wrote it so you got scared. Thank you for your concern.
August 23, 2013
I did it for my deep marionette lines, as well as for the fine lines and wrinkles. Unlike surgical face lift which pulls skin wrinkles away, a resurfacing procedure tightens the skin and renews its entire volume(this is what I liked, indeed), and indeed, my deep lines, wrinkles, any acne scars, as well as my stretch marks appeared visibly smoothed and narrowed with one resurf procedure. Yet, in cases of deeper scars I was told(Dr.Julian Penev warned me) that the procedure should being repeated with the applied working ablative dose adjusted at the discretion of the physician.
Anyways, a visible rejuvenating and smoothing skin pattern got established I should say. Since after undergoing this treatment i felt it like I had a facelift as a whole. Again, unlike the surgical face a professionally performed resurfacing procedure tightens the skin and renews its entire volume. I learned that the numerous connective tissue ablative holes serve as one reinforcing skeleton that keeps skin tight while ensuring that lasting rejuvenating effect from a CO2 laser resurfacing procedure. I plan to go further this year and combine it with other aestheticprocedures (such as for example hyaluronic fillers or Botox. Still, I shall not do a ydermabrasio procedure since it was not recommended combining a deep laser resurfacing with a dermoabrazio procedure because of the possible adverse effects that may actually distort the real laser (again according to Dr Julian Penev) resurfacing outcome.
Please, advise for filler/deep abl resurf combo, should you have reliable info on the subject. I am somehow affraid using Btx injection, too.
September 9, 2014
SuzyQQQ Hi, I desperately need your help! Having read your comments re your severe allergic reaction to SkinMedica Ointment following Laser and the horrific pain not to mention all the remainder of probs, I experienced same probs salt in a wound -- mine lasted almost 6 weeks with blisters, scabbing beginning a day after laser. I've pictures too -- it took me 2-3 months for healing and scarring especially on my left cheek. Would you please contact me? I filed a claim through SkinMedica and they basically snubbed me saying they'd not pay me a cent for any claim / suffering and pain was horrific! We need to find other who had a severe allergic reaction to SkinMedica Ointment so each of our claims will have attention and SM pay our claims!! ***emailed removed***
It's great to hear you saw results after just one treatment. However, like you mentioned the settings are usually selected with patient safety in mind. From what you described it sounds like you may have had a higher setting to get those results, am I understanding that right?