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Fri Jul 13, 2012 2:25 pm |
Hi I am going to start using this on my neck in a couple weeks. Does anyone know if there is any problem going over the thyroid area? Also I read on the ReAura site that the neck area was more painful then the face. Is that true? Thanks. |
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Fri Jul 13, 2012 2:40 pm |
CookieD wrote: |
Hi I am going to start using this on my neck in a couple weeks. Does anyone know if there is any problem going over the thyroid area? Also I read on the ReAura site that the neck area was more painful then the face. Is that true? Thanks. |
I worked over the thyroid area, as shown in the ReAura user guide, they is no warning in the guide.
My neck gets very hot when I am treating it, but this does subside in about an hour.
Good luck.
PQ |
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Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:08 pm |
photoqueen wrote: |
CookieD wrote: |
Hi I am going to start using this on my neck in a couple weeks. Does anyone know if there is any problem going over the thyroid area? Also I read on the ReAura site that the neck area was more painful then the face. Is that true? Thanks. |
I worked over the thyroid area, as shown in the ReAura user guide, they is no warning in the guide.
My neck gets very hot when I am treating it, but this does subside in about an hour.
Good luck.
PQ |
Thanks PQ you are a great source of knowledge. Do you have any tips for doing the ridge or middle of the nose? I have been able to do everywhere else on the face but can't seem to get the hang of doing it on the top of the nose. Thanks. |
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Wed Jul 18, 2012 12:02 pm |
Still no word on whether this will be released to the U.S., other countries yet. I checked websites, etc, can't find anything.
Anyone here of anything yet? |
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Wed Jul 18, 2012 12:18 pm |
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Still no word on whether this will be released to the U.S., other countries yet. I checked websites, etc, can't find anything.
Anyone here of anything yet? |
I haven't heard anymore news about it being released in the US. There is a new brand being released in Canada in August. No one has one yet but a member has one on order. Does sound similar to ReAura but not sure about strength of laser and what not. Here is the link for that one.
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=46507 |
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Wed Jul 18, 2012 3:11 pm |
It is hard to do the bridge of the nose, Cookie. Here's what works best for me (& it is not perfect, but I can get the machine to fire): I put the tip sideways so the little metal sensors are lined up vertical just to one side of the bridge and move it across. The rest of the nose I can get while doing the usual horizontal & vertical passes. Plus, make sure you have gel on the bridge, it does help and it is easy to forget to put it there.
In the end, success here probably has something to do with the shape of the nose!
best,
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Wed Jul 18, 2012 3:23 pm |
I think I mentioned this in another post, so I hope I am not sounding too redundant.
You can order & pay for the Reaura via telephone, paying with your own credit card. But you must provide a UK name & address for them to ship it to as they are not permitted to sell it to anyone outside UK or Netherlands and they will not ship this product internationally.
If you have a friend, or a "volunteer" (maybe someone from this forum that you know & trust) you can get a ReAura. The friend will have to pay for shipping it on to you & do a little paper work and you then must reimburse that friend. I used DHL & they were excellent. In fact, it may be possible to arrange the shipment from your country of origin as I would find it hard to believe an international shipping company wouldn't be able to. For me it was just easier to reimburse. Good luck.
PS make sure that they don't "officially" know you are from out of country. If you email, they will not be able to ignore your address, so I reiterate, telephone. |
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Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:13 pm |
Thanks mismis & CookieD! I didn't even see that thread about the new Tria device. |
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Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:52 am |
Re Aura update
Chest area-I'm on my last treatment(15 out of 16)
Results-chicken skin is gone. Chest wrinkle about
50 to 60% decrease in depth. Sun spots-were the color of dark dark chocolate now more like light milk chocolate. I'm not sure right now if I will do another treatment series on the chest. The area does not bother me much but I would like to get rid of the 2 sun spots completely. I may check with ReAura and see if I can just spot treat that one area. I will post their response if and when I get it.
Face-I am half way through the series(8 out of 16). Most people that write on the ReArua web page start to see some good results starting at treatment 2 through 6 with 4 to 6 being the average I think. This is what I have experienced also. I starting seeing good results after treatment 4. My sun spots are much lighter. I've had a spot maybe the size of a penny near my right eye for years. I did have a series of 6 dermabrasion and 4 or 6 photo facials done at my dermatologist years ago(10 maybe 15 years ago I'm sure things have changed) but none of them ever got rid of this sun spot and they went over and over that spot numerous times. It is probably 50% lighter and I'm really happy about that.
Also my dark red spots I get from recent or old ance pimples are much lighter or gone. This probably isn't important to most people but it's a BIG deal to me because those spots take many months to go away completely and since I don't wear makeup I always have a few of them on my face that you can see. I do think it might help people with acne also because it may help get some of the top layer of skin off and make the pimple go away faster but this is something I will have to keep on eye on. ReAura does not claim to reduce acne and I am not completely sure it works all the time for me yet.
My face is also looking plumper. Some of this my be immflammation but I don't think all of it is.
I'm also seeing a reduction in wrinkle depth but want to keep an eye on that before I claim any real victory.
I am also using the gadgets and products in my profile. So you need to take that into consideration when reading this review. The only new gadget is the Safetox everything I have been using for awhile. That's it for now but I have to say I am looking forward to the coming weeks ahead and to continuing results. |
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Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:14 pm |
CookieD, even though my skin has no major issues yet but after reading your reviews I want Re Aura too! lol..!!! 2 things stopping me are, well first I ll in USA and secondly,I would like know more about the long term effects of lasers on skin... but thank you so much for your reviews and I am glad that your seeing such great results... |
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Fri Jul 20, 2012 6:41 pm |
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CookieD, even though my skin has no major issues yet but after reading your reviews I want Re Aura too! lol..!!! 2 things stopping me are, well first I ll in USA and secondly,I would like know more about the long term effects of lasers on skin... but thank you so much for your reviews and I am glad that your seeing such great results... |
Hi Daler, I did think long and hard before I bought the laser because I was and still am concerned about immflammation. I think dermarolling may accomplish some of the same things as the laser but I'm not sure I will ever work my way up to the longer needles. For me it's like exercise, walking may not burn the most calories but it's something I'm willing to do all the time so it's better then doing nothing. The laser(at least for me) is so easy to do. I'm willing to keep up the routine. I do think it works very well on sun damage but you can also get results with different peels if your willing to keep it up. |
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Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:18 pm |
CookieD wrote: |
daler wrote: |
CookieD, even though my skin has no major issues yet but after reading your reviews I want Re Aura too! lol..!!! 2 things stopping me are, well first I ll in USA and secondly,I would like know more about the long term effects of lasers on skin... but thank you so much for your reviews and I am glad that your seeing such great results... |
Hi Daler, I did think long and hard before I bought the laser because I was and still am concerned about immflammation. I think dermarolling may accomplish some of the same things as the laser but I'm not sure I will ever work my way up to the longer needles. For me it's like exercise, walking may not burn the most calories but it's something I'm willing to do all the time so it's better then doing nothing. The laser(at least for me) is so easy to do. I'm willing to keep up the routine. I do think it works very well on sun damage but you can also get results with different peels if your willing to keep it up. |
CookieD, do you mean those deep peels done by cosmetic surgeons where one needs couple of weeks down time or even the TCA peels? I would think that re Aura would do more than what peels can do but I have not even sued it so you would know better... |
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Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:32 pm |
daler wrote: |
CookieD wrote: |
daler wrote: |
CookieD, even though my skin has no major issues yet but after reading your reviews I want Re Aura too! lol..!!! 2 things stopping me are, well first I ll in USA and secondly,I would like know more about the long term effects of lasers on skin... but thank you so much for your reviews and I am glad that your seeing such great results... |
Hi Daler, I did think long and hard before I bought the laser because I was and still am concerned about immflammation. I think dermarolling may accomplish some of the same things as the laser but I'm not sure I will ever work my way up to the longer needles. For me it's like exercise, walking may not burn the most calories but it's something I'm willing to do all the time so it's better then doing nothing. The laser(at least for me) is so easy to do. I'm willing to keep up the routine. I do think it works very well on sun damage but you can also get results with different peels if your willing to keep it up. |
CookieD, do you mean those deep peels done by cosmetic surgeons where one needs couple of weeks down time or even the TCA peels? I would think that re Aura would do more than what peels can do but I have not even sued it so you would know better... |
Daler, I'm talking about either the ones doctors do or a series of TCA peels. It depends on how much sun damage you have. Some people have had good luck with long term lactic acid use but I have never used it for long periods. I don't know if it does anything for sag though but don't know for sure. I do think the ReAura helps to tighten the skin and for me it's much easier then keeping up with a longer term peel schedule. It is a lot more expensive then buying the peel serum and doing them at home. |
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Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:35 pm |
CookieD wrote: |
daler wrote: |
CookieD wrote: |
daler wrote: |
CookieD, even though my skin has no major issues yet but after reading your reviews I want Re Aura too! lol..!!! 2 things stopping me are, well first I ll in USA and secondly,I would like know more about the long term effects of lasers on skin... but thank you so much for your reviews and I am glad that your seeing such great results... |
Hi Daler, I did think long and hard before I bought the laser because I was and still am concerned about immflammation. I think dermarolling may accomplish some of the same things as the laser but I'm not sure I will ever work my way up to the longer needles. For me it's like exercise, walking may not burn the most calories but it's something I'm willing to do all the time so it's better then doing nothing. The laser(at least for me) is so easy to do. I'm willing to keep up the routine. I do think it works very well on sun damage but you can also get results with different peels if your willing to keep it up. |
CookieD, do you mean those deep peels done by cosmetic surgeons where one needs couple of weeks down time or even the TCA peels? I would think that re Aura would do more than what peels can do but I have not even sued it so you would know better... |
Daler, I'm talking about either the ones doctors do or a series of TCA peels. It depends on how much sun damage you have. Some people have had good luck with long term lactic acid use but I have never used it for long periods. I don't know if it does anything for sag though but don't know for sure. I do think the ReAura helps to tighten the skin and for me it's much easier then keeping up with a longer term peel schedule. It is a lot more expensive then buying the peel serum and doing them at home. |
Thanks CookieD, but honestly, if the results are comparable to a series of TCA peels then I am not sure if Re Aura is worth all this $$$.... |
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Fri Jul 20, 2012 8:03 pm |
Daler, I was really talking about sun damage repair when I mentioned TCA peels. I do think the laser overall does more then just a series of peels. I hope I'm making sense.
I did notice something interesting this past week. I mentioned it in the Safetox thread because I thought at first it might have something to do with it but I had only been using Safetox for I believe 5 days so I think it has more to do with the ReAura. I have been using my Vaculifter for a year and I always lose suction many times during my routine. Well this past week I never lose suction anymore. I think it is because my skin is getting tighter. I don't really see it but when looking at older pictures I can see it around my chin area. |
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Fri Jul 20, 2012 8:05 pm |
CookieD wrote: |
Daler, I was really talking about sun damage repair when I mentioned TCA peels. I do think the laser overall does more then just a series of peels. I hope I'm making sense.
I did notice something interesting this past week. I mentioned it in the Safetox thread because I thought at first it might have something to do with it but I had only been using Safetox for I believe 5 days so I think it has more to do with the ReAura. I have been using my Vaculifter for a year and I always lose suction many times during my routine. Well this past week I never lose suction anymore. I think it is because my skin is getting tighter. I don't really see it but when looking at older pictures I can see it around my chin area. |
ah ok, got it.. thanks |
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Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:11 pm |
I ran out of aftercare and still have 7 treatments left - any suggestions for a cheaper and better alternative? |
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Tue Jul 24, 2012 3:54 pm |
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I ran out of aftercare and still have 7 treatments left - any suggestions for a cheaper and better alternative? |
Sidmo, I don't know if it's better but maybe CeraVe PM-it does have Niacinamide in it but I have used it some with no problems. Also you could try CeraVe moisturizing cream but it is pretty heavy. Look for any kind of all purpose moisturizer but be careful to check that it does have Vit a or c or any active acids. |
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Wed Jul 25, 2012 6:01 am |
Thanks for sharing your progress with this, everyone.
I'm following closely with great interest, credit card at the ready.
I was wondering about the compatibility of this with the STOP device, which I have and love. What dou think? Overlap/ overload or .. Not? |
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Wed Jul 25, 2012 4:15 pm |
Hello everyone, I am 38, a long-time reader of this forum and have recently bought a Reaura, mainly on the strength of PQ’s review.
I am on my 6th face treatment so it is early days but I have high hopes. So far what I can see for sure is that the open pores round my nose are smaller. My skin tone (according to the assessment) is good already so my main goals are skin tightening, improvement in skin texture and depth of fine lines.
In response to Catski, on my last 2 treatments I have used the STOP device directly preceding the Reaura treatment. I am using the STOP from cold, as I haven’t used the it for over a year now. Last Summer I did the full 8 week program with STOP and was pleased with it. I had less face fat at that time, & felt my skin definitely looked tighter after, however as I was very skinny at this time it was far easier to achieve a contoured look. I decided last week to resurrect the STOP, as I thought the 2 things together would work well for my goal of tightening. I have not researched if there are contraindications for using the 2 devices together. On my last treatment I have also added in using the Lightstim the day after the STOP/Reaura treatment.
In response to Sidmo, I have been using Avene Skin recovery cream (calming formula) as well as the Phillips aftercare complex. On one occasion I only used the Avene and found the redness was gone the next day exactly the same as when I used both creams together. I had a few tubes on hand as this is the best cream for calming redness I ever found, I think it retails about £15 or maybe less for 40ml. Whether it performs as well as the Phillips aftercare complex on every parameter I am unsure but I could not tell any difference the morning after when I had only used the Avene. The only thing is that the Phillips one seems to give more of a cooling sensation immediately upon application. I would be very interested if anyone knows of an alternative to the Phillips laser performance gel as I use a fair bit of it to get proper contact on my forehead.
On my last session I have started closing my eyes and doing the bony part of my upper eyelid under the eyebrow (the upper orbital rim), as the girl at Space NK seemed to think that was OK (though admittedly she didn’t seem 100% sure). I’d be interested to hear if anyone else using it on this area as it would be great if it improves upper eyelid sag. Fingers crossed.
I will give another update a bit later on into my treatment schedule. I am also using it on one hand (the more sun damaged one). I am interested to see if my right hand which is more aged will become the more youthful hand after treatment. Its hard to tell right now as I am getting the little dark spots after treatment, which isn't happening with my face.
Sorry for the essay... |
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Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:33 am |
I asked a dermatologist what he uses for contact with fraxel and he said cool ultrasound gel which is quite inexpensive online. The ReAura gel is VERY expensive, so I researched this as I know I will run out eventually and it will be difficult to get more in North America.
I am going to look for a cream which has the same anti-imflamatory herbs as the aftercare - it is very nice after treatments, but again will be hard for me to get here. I remember reading somewhere on the website what was in it. Probably they can point me in the right direction at the natural foods store.
I have just 3 treatments left in my first protocol and I am so very pleased - the ReAura has cleared up some very nasty actinic keratosis that my regular doctor sent me to a dermatologist for (by the time a got there they were almost gone). This is the first summer is haven't any freckles on my chest, yay!! Plus, my larger pores have significantly diminished; but it will take more than one cycle.
I think you will pleased with the hands - my best result is on my one extremely damaged forearm, which is now just about the same as my other one.
I cannot yet assess if I have had any lifting, but will take pictures and compare them with "before". Just in terms of evening skin tone and getting rid of actinic keratosis on my face and arms, this machine was worth the price.
Like most of you, I have spent a small fortune on things promising timprove my complexion; it is really great to have found something that is effective. |
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Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:11 am |
Dear CookieD and jb.
Thank you for your suggestions. I bought a simple, very moisturizing moisturizer without perfume and with chamomile (which is also in the ReAura and is said to be calming). No other active ingredients.
Also beginning to see results after 9 treatments - especially on fine vertical lines. No results on my large pores yet, but I´m hoping |
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Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:47 pm |
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I asked a dermatologist what he uses for contact with fraxel and he said cool ultrasound gel which is quite inexpensive online. The ReAura gel is VERY expensive, so I researched this as I know I will run out eventually and it will be difficult to get more in North America.
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Hi mismis and JB, I was just looking into buying more gel for the laser. I did try to buy some on SpaceNK but of course it did not go through because of being in the US. So I started a search on the Internet for a product I could use. Below is a link for an discussion on IPL laser reviews-conduction gel vs. sheets. In it there are some comments from different doctors using different gels. Some of them say to make sure you get the clear gel vs the blue ultrasound gel. There is one doctor that says if the laser is attracted to pigment and the gel is blue it compromise the effectiveness. Another doctor is using the Nd:Yag and said he had blisters form when using the blue gel vs clear. So to be safe I would make sure the gel you buy is clear. May not make a difference but better safe then sorry and the ReAura gel is clear also.
http://medicalspamd.com/cosmetic-ipl-laser-reviews/post/736110
This is the gel I am going to buy. Do you think this is the right stuff? I still have a lot of gel left but want to have some extra for later down the road.
http://www.amazon.com/Parker-Laboratories-Aquasonic-Ultrasound-Bottle/dp/B000LSZGXM/ref=lh_ni_t |
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Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:57 pm |
Thanks for doing that research, Cookie. I ordered one tube of extra gel with my Reaura, but with the results I've been getting I keep finding new areas I want to treat so it's going to go fast.
It makes good sense that a coloured gel might be inappropriate for this use.
The gels online seem to be less expensive, as well. |
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Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:18 am |
I went and asked my Mother in Law in England to get this for me, I'll wire her the money to cover the costs, etc. She's due to come over Sept and again at Christmas, so I should surely have a ReAura by year's end.
Can't wait forever for the U.S. version and she'll just bring it over on one of her flights. |
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