I had 6 treatments at Darm's office in 2 weeks with NO improvement. I
believe the condensed protocol is too harsh and the skin needs more
time to heal, at least for me. I have talked to many of his patients
who are going every 2 weeks and they are signing up for 12-15
treatments so please don't go there thinking you'll have clearance
after 1-2 weeks.

I imagine there are people like Kathy who had good results but the
fact of the matter is, she is the only one on all the boards saying
this. If I'm wrong, please provide the links to other posts.

I have been consulting with doctors in my area using the Laser
Genesis/IPL with the same exact settings being used by Darm so I don't
think Darm has some magical know how that no one else does. Cutera's
website has a search engine to find doctors where you live.

Bottom-line, please don't rush into your treatments, do your research,
consult with doctors in your area (most consults are free). And, if
you decide to travel to Darm's office don't go with high expectations
and be prepared to make more trip$ back. Darm may be very experienced
at what he does, but he is not using a modern up-to-date machine.
Unfortunately, he still uses the original PhotoDerm. If
you do some homework on your own and look on the internet, you almost
certainly will be able to find doctors closer to home who can do just
as well, if not better.

Steve


--- In rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com, "kathyjoking"
<sandyseapath@c...> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> I have had people in my house for the last week. still have a
> straggler left so I have not had a chance to read the posts. I
> notice that a couple of people posted about their experience with Dr.
> Darm. I went to him last July/August from Florida (he's in
> Portland). Personally, I believe I was definately helped. I would
> not say I am cured. . however, helped yes.
>
> Dr. Darm did the first two treatments on me because I requested it.
> The treatements took about 1.5 hours including both types of lasers.
> The time for numbing cream is not included in this number. Debbie,
> his excellent assistant did some of the treatments, but he certainly
> kept a close eye on me. Also, he spent time talking with me and was
> very caring.
>
> This is MY experience. Again, someone could go see Dr. Soldo and
> have a completely different experience and outcome than the next
> guy. All of us come from different perspectives.
>
> Hopefully, we're all just coming on this board, sharing our
> experiences and hoping that somewhere out there we are helping
> someone. Also, we come for help.
>
> Just my two cents on Dr. Darm.
>
> Happy Holidays!!
> Kathy Jo