Hi Marcella and all,
I originally had a total of 3 treatments with the FotoFacial machine
and then have had 3 more with the Starlux machine you mentioned. The
results from the FotoFacial were great but my derm switched to the
Starlux. My last treatment with the Starlux was really painful, I
don't know if that is because postules and pustules were brewing just
below the surface. That's what drove me to try the Z cream, which has
worked wonderfully. I also experienced decreased flushing and it did
a great job on the redness on my nose area and chin. It did keep my
face from breaking out for more than a bit over a month but the
treatments are very costly. I'm hoping with the z cream I can go only
once or twice a year to help decrease the flushing and keep the
redness at bay.
I am hoping to try a Foto Facial machine again to see if it is as
painful as the Starlux.
I'll let you know.
SUsan

--- In rosaceans@yahoogroups.com, Marcella <wwwdotchat@y...> wrote:
> Brady
> yes I"m sure that I will need more. Now that I know there CAN be a
life again without a red burning face, I want more of it! lol.
> Yes it does hurt to get the treatments but its well worth it. I
will be getting IPL with a machine that I am not familiar with at all
and that concerns me. It's the Starlux by Polamer. Seems to be fairly
new as I don't see it being talked about in forums. The odd person
has been treated and have had success. If anyone can share infor on
this machine, I would sure appreciate it.
>
> Have you had IPL yourself?
> best wishes
> Marcella
>
> Brady Barrows <bradybarrows@h...> wrote:
> Marcella,
> That's cool that your flushing was reduced after IPL.
> I have heard that after some time period that IPL is also
> needed again. Do you think you will be needing to back
> for more IPL?
> Brady
>
> --- In rosaceans@yahoogroups.com, Marcella <wwwdotchat@y...> wrote:
> > Hello.... I"m surprised to read that you haven't heard of anyone
having reduced flushing
> after IPL. I certainly have. I had 5 IPLs and it helped a great
deal to reduce redness and
> flushing. Never cured it of course and I am due for a maintenance (
my derm stopped at 5
> but I needed more then 5 ). I notice that I am starting to feel the
tingling and the hot face
> in the mornings again.
> > Anyway, just my experience.
> > Marcella
> >
> > Brady Barrows <bradybarrows@h...> wrote:
> > Susan,
> > Thanks answering my question. I recommend that
> > you read my IPL page and bone up on it before taking
> > that plunge >
> >
> > http://www.rosaceans.com/html/ipl.html
> >
> > While many have reported success with IPL and rave
> > about it, there are some disgruntled rosaceans. This
> > happens with EVERY treatment for rosacea, including
> > the Z cream. The X-Factor. But the old saying,
> > 'buyer beware' not only applies to the Z cream but also
> > IPL and laser. Not understanding the risks involved
> > and the side effects can be a rude awakening later
> > and saying, 'Why didn't you tell me about this before?'
> > to your doctor who made you sign all sorts of legal
> > papers before giving you any treatment tells you
> > something about this treatment. The side effects
> > and risks associated with the Z cream are indeed
> > quite minimal compared to IPL. I have not heard one
> > rosacean ever say that IPL reduces flushing but I sure
> > haven't heard it all. Maybe someone knows in this
> > group?
> >
> > Brady
> >
> >
> > --- In rosaceans@yahoogroups.com, "Susan and Steve"
<snskramer@y...> wrote:
> > > Hi Brady,
> > > I follow the first three steps, diet doesn't seem to be much of a
> > > factor to me unless I eat alot of sugar (candy) at one time or drink
> > > more than two glasses of wine or beer. The rest of it I followed
> > > including using the x cream when my skin gets a little flakey.
> > > I can still feel my nose flush occasionally but so far no break outs
> > > afterwards, previously the flush was a precurser to a break out.
> > > I am hoping to have an IPL treatment next month to see if that helps
> > > with the flushing and the little bit of pink left on my nose and
> > > between my eyes.
> > > My life has really changed since I began treatment, I actually
look in
> > > the mirror less. I don't have constant pain on my face due to
> > > postules and I feel like I can touch my face and not cause it to
break
> > > out.
> > > I do wish more people would post their results, I had found the
> > > Demodex site before I found the Yahoo rosaceans group but was very
> > > wary of ordering from them. At that time they had just changed
their
> > > packaging and people were worried about it. Not too long after
that I
> > > began to read about your results and then the results of others and
> > > finally took the plunge.
> > > So again, thank you to all who come back and post to let others
know,
> > > it really does make a difference.
> > > Susan
> > > -- In rosaceans@yahoogroups.com, "Brady Barrows" <bradybarrows@h...>
> > > wrote:
> > > > Susan,
> > > > It is so cool you came back to post your results.
> > > > As I said before, the tendency of rosaceans is to
> > > > read the posts, try the recommendations and then
> > > > never come back. Question:
> > > > When you say my regimen, I hope you are
> > > > referring to this page, correct? >
> > > >
> > > > http://www.rosaceans.com/html/z6.html
> > > >
> > > > Did you use all four steps or did you skip some
> > > > steps? Feedback is really helpful. Thanks.
> > > >
> > > > Brady
> > > >
> > > > --- In rosaceans@yahoogroups.com, "Susan and Steve"
<snskramer@y...>
> > > wrote:
> > > > > Hi Everyone,
> > > > > I've been using the Z cream and following Brady's suggested
regiment
> > > > > for over a month now and my skin has never looked better,
not a papule
> > > > > or pustule in site. I use the z cream very lightly in the
evening and
> > > > > even lighter for the morning.
> > > > > Love this stuff.
> > > > > Thank you to all who have posted on these products and how
they have
> > > > > worked for them.
> > > > > Susan
> >
> >
> >
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