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crimsonhound28 said:Thanks for the detailed report, 😘 but you know how it goes—everyone’s sensitive about this stuff, and half the industry is just selling smoke, especially when treatments cost a fortune.
I won't even say I've heard rumors of negative reactions (one girl told me she broke out in acne after just two laser sessions, and I've heard other odd stories too).
So, it's definitely useful for us to swap experiences and advice. 😉
See how it turned out that Dr. Kaliterna isn't quite the superstar they market themselves to be? Plenty of people are unhappy.
Anyway, I'm heading to see Matesica for an initial consultation soon, so let's see what her take is.
Snjoxi, did you end up seeing Matesica? What did she recommend, and did you actually go through with any treatment? Please, share your experience with us. 😉
I was considering fractional laser (the ablative kind); apparently, it’s less aggressive and offers the fastest recovery time—maybe 2 to 5 days—with only needing one to three sessions. But after reading all those horror stories about Kaliterna using that specific laser, I decided against it. Instead, I'll probably stick to a few microdermabrasion sessions while it's winter and see what results I get. I have some old acne scarring that I previously tried to fix with a heavy chemical peel; recovery took about four days, my skin was basically scorched and peeling off, and the whole thing was incredibly expensive—and likely would have required multiple rounds. About five years ago, it cost roughly $0.50 at Cekovićka's. I didn't write down the exact amount, and she wasn't exactly clear on 😲 which acid was used or the concentration. After a while, my skin looked exactly the same as before. Basically, the treatment wasn't strong enough, and I wasn't interested in throwing more money at it just to make it effective.
That's the struggle for those of us trying to fix our complexion: on one hand, we're acting as guinea pigs, and on the other, these places can drain your bank account whenever they feel like it. I think the most important thing is finding a legitimate professional who actually cares about client satisfaction—after all, a happy client is the best advertisement, and if they refer someone, they get another customer. 🙂
I've rambled on a bit there, but that's why we're here—to help each other out with tips and real-world experiences. 😁