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Terrible Results- Westchester, NY
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I am 60 years old and just went for the Affirm...
RoxiannieMay 31, 2013
I am 60 years old and just went for the Affirm Laser for my neck and jowl area. I had had smart liposuction on my jowl line this past September but still had some lax skin. My doctor suggested the affirm to correct this. The procedure was not uncomfortable, and I did not receive any topical anesthesia. It took about 10 minutes. I was red, when I left which was expected. I saw some dark freckles start to appear at night. Today when I awoke I have dark freckles all over my entire neck, looks like road burn! I went to my plastic surgeon and he gave me Obagi cream. I feel I cannot go out looking like this and I am so sorry I had this procedure done. I should have left it alone! I do not recommend this to anyone..... I don't have the downtime to wait to see if this cream works....I feel disfigured and very upset.
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UPDATED FROM Roxiannie
6 days post
Peace of Mind
RoxiannieJune 5, 2013
I decided to call Affrims' Manufactuer. They were very helpful, more so than my plastic surgeon( I suppose he just didn't have the information). The company connected me to a wonderful nurse (they have great customer service). She asked me for pictures, and I also told her I had gotten affirm laser IPL. she assured me that the pigmentation will probably peel away in about 2 weeks! So I am much more at ease now. If indeed the spots do remediate I will continue the treatments. I just wish someone would have told me what to expect. I will keep you updated. ... I suppose being informed is our best defense.
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UPDATED FROM Roxiannie
13 days post
All healed
RoxiannieJune 12, 2013
It's been a bit over two weeks and I am healed (almost complete). The results seem to be promising so I will try The second one July 8th, but I will now know what to expect as far as healing. I will update aft round 2!
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June 17, 2013
Before you proceed with any more lasers, please register and read the stories from thousands of others who have had lasers. I cannot post the link on here, but if you google IPL and laser damage support, you should be able to find it.
June 18, 2013
Dragon64.. You are a life saver... Thank you from the bottom of my heart. roxiannie
June 19, 2013
You're welcome. Maybe get started on some anti-inflammatory supplements such as curcumin as well as lots of vit. c and e, evening primrose oil (2x the recommendation). Use anti-inflammatory gels/creams like curcumin gel (psoria-gold), calendula, etc. It will go a long way to prevent deterioration. Things to do and take are all on that website I mentioned. If you ask the administrator, she can help you navigate to find what answers you may be looking for.
June 17, 2013
Thank you, I am going to check the site out. I am thinking of just leaving it as is.
Thanks for sharing your story with us. I'm sorry the Affirm laser did not do what was expected and that you are not pleased with the results. Did your Doc say anything about the spots being a normal reaction that will fade? Hopefully they go away as you heal, please keep us posted!
Just read your updates and it sounds like things are getting better. Good idea to call the manufacturer.