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Sun Jul 11, 2010 10:15 am  |
Has anyone had this procedure?
Is it worth the cost? |
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Mon Jul 12, 2010 12:13 am |
| I'm not familiar with this particular laser - there are so many different ones around now, it's hard to keep up! But it sounds very similar to the Pearl Laser. I had a Pearl Laser treatment about two months ago and I'm very happy with the results. How much does the Active FX cost? |
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Tue Jul 13, 2010 9:32 am |
The active fx laser would cost me about 1800.
It is like a fractional co2 laser. One time treatment.
What were you trying to fix/rejuvenate? |
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Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:03 am |
| While I haven't had this done, my derm charges $2,200 for it. |
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Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:53 pm |
| luvskincare wrote: |
The active fx laser would cost me about 1800.
It is like a fractional co2 laser. One time treatment.
What were you trying to fix/rejuvenate? |
Everything!!
I paid AUD$2,000. You can read about my experience here:
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?tid=38363 |
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Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:02 pm |
Great results!
I am looking to treat pigment issues, large pores, ruddy complexion, wrinkling under my eyes. |
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Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:20 pm |
| luvskincare wrote: |
Great results!
I am looking to treat pigment issues, large pores, ruddy complexion, wrinkling under my eyes. |
Doesn't she look absolutely fantastic?  |
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Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:27 pm |
| A girl who I watch on youtube had the Pearl Laser treatment done. Actually she's on her second treatment. She was very pleased with the first treatment. She had it done for acne scars. She will be making a video about her experiences. I'll post it when she makes it. She only payed $199 for the treatment! I'm thinking about having the Pearl Laser done. I know I want to have the IPL as well. |
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Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:41 pm |
| SkinCareJunkie wrote: |
| A girl who I watch on youtube had the Pearl Laser treatment done. Actually she's on her second treatment. She was very pleased with the first treatment. She had it done for acne scars. She will be making a video about her experiences. I'll post it when she makes it. She only payed $199 for the treatment! I'm thinking about having the Pearl Laser done. I know I want to have the IPL as well. |
OMG Where did she have it done for just $199? |
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Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:41 pm |
| SkinCareJunkie wrote: |
| A girl who I watch on youtube had the Pearl Laser treatment done. Actually she's on her second treatment. She was very pleased with the first treatment. She had it done for acne scars. She will be making a video about her experiences. I'll post it when she makes it. She only payed $199 for the treatment! I'm thinking about having the Pearl Laser done. I know I want to have the IPL as well. |
I know treatments are allot less in the US - but $199!!!! That's very cheap. Where was this done?
I think you'll find that if you have the Pearl Laser you won't need an IPL. The Pearl Laser heats the dermis in a similar way to IPL.
As for any skin issues you may have - just bear in mind that there are two Pearl treatments. One is less invasive than the other (the one I had). The other treatment is called Pearl Fusion - this incorporates both the milder and Fractionated laser and is much more expensive. Your therapist will advise you on which treatment you need.
Thanks for the compliment Dark Moon - but enough already!!! |
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Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:46 am |
| Keliu wrote: |
| SkinCareJunkie wrote: |
| A girl who I watch on youtube had the Pearl Laser treatment done. Actually she's on her second treatment. She was very pleased with the first treatment. She had it done for acne scars. She will be making a video about her experiences. I'll post it when she makes it. She only payed $199 for the treatment! I'm thinking about having the Pearl Laser done. I know I want to have the IPL as well. |
I know treatments are allot less in the US - but $199!!!! That's very cheap. Where was this done?
I think you'll find that if you have the Pearl Laser you won't need an IPL. The Pearl Laser heats the dermis in a similar way to IPL.
As for any skin issues you may have - just bear in mind that there are two Pearl treatments. One is less invasive than the other (the one I had). The other treatment is called Pearl Fusion - this incorporates both the milder and Fractionated laser and is much more expensive. Your therapist will advise you on which treatment you need.
Thanks for the compliment Dark Moon - but enough already!!! |
The lady said she got it done in Venice, FL She hasn't stated the actual Spa she got the laser done at.
Thank you very much for telling me there are two Pearl lasers. The lady said that the second time she had the Pearl it was more intense.
How did you go about finding someone that did the Pearl laser? I've researched it on the web and I only found one place outside my area. Then I'm wondering how do you know if the person is qualified. I guess you can ask how many treatments they have done. 
BTW your skin does look beautiful! I think it has a really nice glow! I remember seeing what it looked like after you just had it done. Now I just seen the finished result! Sometimes I tend to loose threads that I have replied to or I was watching lol. |
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Wed Jul 14, 2010 2:33 am |
| SkinCareJunkie wrote: |
| How did you go about finding someone that did the Pearl laser? I've researched it on the web and I only found one place outside my area. Then I'm wondering how do you know if the person is qualified. I guess you can ask how many treatments they have done. |
I actually found the clinic by reading a cosmetic surgery magazine - that's not a bad place to start. I was lucky actually because the woman that did my treatment happens to be the head trainer for Pearl Laser in Australia - so she really knew her stuff. |
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Wed Jul 14, 2010 2:41 am |
| I should mention that my clinician said it's very important for a good result to have prepped your skin really well. Basically, prepping means using an acid product on the skin for as long as possible before hand. In the past, I've used Glycolic Acid and am currently using Retin-A. I've also done Lactic Acid and TCA peels - so this probably helped with my treatment result. |
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Wed Jul 14, 2010 5:05 am |
| Keliu wrote: |
| I should mention that my clinician said it's very important for a good result to have prepped your skin really well. Basically, prepping means using an acid product on the skin for as long as possible before hand. In the past, I've used Glycolic Acid and am currently using Retin-A. I've also done Lactic Acid and TCA peels - so this probably helped with my treatment result. |
Thanks for the suggestion about the magazine I'm going to look for one.
It's funny you mention peels because I was trying to figure out if I would be safe to use one. Actually I've never used AHA's. I don't have rosacea per say but my skin is very dry, sensitive, with redness (from broken capillaries). |
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Wed Jul 14, 2010 5:38 am |
| SkinCareJunkie wrote: |
| It's funny you mention peels because I was trying to figure out if I would be safe to use one. Actually I've never used AHA's. I don't have rosacea per say but my skin is very dry, sensitive, with redness (from broken capillaries). |
I happen to believe that exfoliation is good for the skin - it's certainly never done me any harm. But my skin is not particularly sensitive. I did used to have very bad broken caps and have had several IPL treatments which has helped. They do tend to come back though. However, because of all the exfoliation, I think my skin has become much thicker and, therefore, the broken caps aren't as noticeable. The Pearl Laser should also help with them. |
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Wed Jul 14, 2010 8:27 pm |
| Keliu wrote: |
| SkinCareJunkie wrote: |
| It's funny you mention peels because I was trying to figure out if I would be safe to use one. Actually I've never used AHA's. I don't have rosacea per say but my skin is very dry, sensitive, with redness (from broken capillaries). |
I happen to believe that exfoliation is good for the skin - it's certainly never done me any harm. But my skin is not particularly sensitive. I did used to have very bad broken caps and have had several IPL treatments which has helped. They do tend to come back though. However, because of all the exfoliation, I think my skin has become much thicker and, therefore, the broken caps aren't as noticeable. The Pearl Laser should also help with them. |
So your telling me IPL isn't a permanent solution, you have to keep receiving treatments? That sucks! I've also heard an electric needle can help zap broken capillaries. You stated if I have the Pearl I may not need the IPL which is good.
Are these the TCA peels your taking about?
http://www.makeupartistschoice.com/products/8_TCA_Kits-98-22.html
Sorry for all the questions but what product did you use that contains Lactic Acid? I've read that Lactic Acid can be more gentle than the other acids. This product has Lactic Acid in it but it's down on the ingredient list.
http://www.dermstore.com/product_Gentle+Cream+Exfoliant_498.htm
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Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:03 pm |
Thank you for the reply. I'll look into the NCN pumpkin peel! |
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Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:13 pm |
The pumpkin peel is nice.
I think I am going to try the active fx laser this fall but again I am nervous. Not sure if I will get a positive result or make things worse.
Think Cameron Diaz skin and that is mostly how you could describe my skin. |
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Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:32 pm |
| luvskincare wrote: |
The pumpkin peel is nice.
I think I am going to try the active fx laser this fall but again I am nervous. Not sure if I will get a positive result or make things worse.
Think Cameron Diaz skin and that is mostly how you could describe my skin. |
It's a scary thing because you just don't know the end result. I'm trying to research laser treatments as much as I can. What I'm reading is the lasers can be really hit or miss. For example I was reading some people's results on the Pearl laser. Some said it was great than others a waste of money.
Here is a website where you can post questions and pictures. There is a team of doctors that answer your question. Maybe they can help you!
http://www.realself.com/ |
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Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:49 pm |
Yes it really is a hit or miss.
My mom has great poreless skin and has had the co2 laser with no problems.
I just dont know if my type of skin would have a bad reaction.
Any dr. selling it will tell you that you do but they have to sell these expensive machines! |
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Thu Jul 15, 2010 2:46 am |
| luvskincare wrote: |
Yes it really is a hit or miss.
My mom has great poreless skin and has had the co2 laser with no problems.
I just dont know if my type of skin would have a bad reaction.
Any dr. selling it will tell you that you do but they have to sell these expensive machines! |
You have to have a good talk with the clinician about achievable results. I also think it's important not to have unreasonable expectations.
My skin looks fresher - but my laser treatment did not make me look ten years younger or give me flawless skin. And, of course, you might need more than one treatment. However, seeing your mother has had a good result, that should make you more confident.
Realself.com is totally frightening. I've done allot of research on that site and 99% of the reviews are negative - with some being down right horrifying. I think, in general, people like to complain rather than give positive feedback. |
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Thu Jul 15, 2010 3:32 am |
| Keliu wrote: |
| luvskincare wrote: |
Yes it really is a hit or miss.
My mom has great poreless skin and has had the co2 laser with no problems.
I just dont know if my type of skin would have a bad reaction.
Any dr. selling it will tell you that you do but they have to sell these expensive machines! |
You have to have a good talk with the clinician about achievable results. I also think it's important not to have unreasonable expectations.
My skin looks fresher - but my laser treatment did not make me look ten years younger or give me flawless skin. And, of course, you might need more than one treatment. However, seeing your mother has had a good result, that should make you more confident.
Realself.com is totally frightening. I've done allot of research on that site and 99% of the reviews are negative - with some being down right horrifying. I think, in general, people like to complain rather than give positive feedback. |
When browsing through realself I found some positive and negative reviews. Then I starting reading reviews on the Pearl Laser and yes some of the comments are scary. Then I read other scary laser reviews.
I think your right though you can't expect perfection. It's kind of like my freaking dark circles. I don't expect a product to totally diminish them but an improvement would be wonderful! |
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Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:39 pm |
Hey luvskincare...have you seen Holly Hodder's blog on active fx?? I had the procedure almost 3 years ago and detailed my experience on that blog along with a whole lot of other people!!( I was Southern Belle)
I am thinking about doing again...but doing Total FX this time. I had great results, but it is quite the experience! It has taken 3 years for me to be willing to go through the two weeks of downtime and healing...not for the faint of heart...again I'll let the blog speak for itself!
Good luck and let us know your results if you decide to do it!! |
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Fri Jul 16, 2010 12:31 am |
| loribar wrote: |
Hey luvskincare...have you seen Holly Hodder's blog on active fx?? I had the procedure almost 3 years ago and detailed my experience on that blog along with a whole lot of other people!!( I was Southern Belle)
I am thinking about doing again...but doing Total FX this time. I had great results, but it is quite the experience! It has taken 3 years for me to be willing to go through the two weeks of downtime and healing...not for the faint of heart...again I'll let the blog speak for itself! |
Can you give us a link to the blog? |
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