Laser treatment starting this Friday!

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Originally posted by Alana

Hi, I posted earlier about my success with Lac-Hydrin lotion for smoothing the skin on my arms (wrist to shoulders) and thighs. But the lotion does not get rid of the redness, which is my primary concern being an athletic person who likes to workout in sleeveless tops. So I've consulted with my dermatologist and he will do a test patch on the reddest area of my upper right arm this Friday (yes, am nervous as I am really hoping I see results). He will be using the V-beam (a new long pulsed-dye laser) on the targetted area for 15 min. I understand it can be a bit uncomfortable but we'll see. Wish me luck and I'll be sure to post my comments this weekend.

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Originally posted by How much for Laser ?

I read that Laser treatment can cost $5,000, how much will it cost you ?

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Originally posted by Alana

Had first test treatment for CAD$50 today. The laser was applied for approx. 15 min. My dermatologist advised me that I'd be looking at about $700-800 for both arms. He seemed to think that it was quite a bit, but from my perspective it's nothing compared to the money I've spent on creams, scrubs, long-sleeve fashionable evening attire, etc. It was somewhat painful (jumped right off the examining table the first time I was zapped) but tolerable. I got used to it after a minute or so. There's lots of bruising right now. We'll see what happens in a week or two when it calms down. At my next appointment (a month away) my dermatologist will determine if the treatment is 'successful' (fingers crossed).