Laser Surgery for KPRF

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Originally posted by Rob

Ok, i've finally decided that laser surgery is my only hope for getting rid of this condition. I called the laser surgeon that my derm. reccomended, and she said it would be $100 just for a "consultation fee." Is this normal? Or should I be looking somewhere else? Thanks to any who reply.

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Originally posted by Unlucky Girl

Most "Laser" places will charge a consultation fee but then if you do decide to go ahead with the treatment with them, they will put it towards the cost of the treatment. I suppose it is normal, because that is the experience I ran into when choosing one. However, I found that it helped a lot to do your own research on the place through the internet because they usually have websites to see if you like the place even before you have the consultation and that helps a lot.

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Originally posted by John

I'd search on the www. for dermatologists who do laser treatments and who have experience with KPRF.Do not go to a laser-workshop where unqualified people use the lasers and might damage your skin.And be sure to get the treatments done with the "longpulsed dye laser"
(V-star or V-beam).This is the only laser that helped me to improve the redness and roughness.
Normal dye lasers and Photoderm don't really work.
So you can write a mail to www.cynosurelaser (the v-star producer) and ask for a M.D. in a near city.
All the best

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Originally posted by CdnGirl

Hey Unlucky Girl,
Can you tell me where in Toronto you go for your Fotofacial treatments?
I really wanna try it.
Thanks!
CdnGirl

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Originally posted by Rob

I called back the laser surgeon, and the lady said that the "long pulsed dye lasers" were called something like intense dye lasers(she had a wicked british accent)? My consultation isn't until Nov 4th, which seems like forever because my kprf has been so excruciating lately from stress and depression. I'll let you know how it goes.

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Originally posted by Unlucky Girl

I am going to a place called SpaMedica....are you from Toronto as well?

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Originally posted by CdnGirl

Hi there,
No I live in Ottawa but, am more than happy to go to Toronto for this. I've heard of SpaMedica.. is it Dr.Mulholland who is treating you?
So, how are you finding the results with them?.. is it just fotofacials your doing?
Thanks for your response.