Hands before and after laser treatment

MsMaven

What irony--most of my 35-years collection of rings was stolen just after I had laser treatments to get rid of brown spots that marred the look of my hands in rings. (Fortunately I did have a few in my safe deposit box.)

Well worth it--2 treatments at approximately $200 apiece. A few spots are still not quite healed, but the improvement makes me happy.

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13 years ago

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Latest reply was from Scarlet

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Wow! That is a big difference. What type of laser did they use, do you know? IPL or ? (I have sunspots on my face from an outdoor job I'd like to zap!)

13 years ago

KikiG

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Wow! What a great deal! Your hands look terrific.

13 years ago

kellygirl

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That looks fantastic! I'm really impressed. Did it hurt?

13 years ago

MsMaven

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If I remember correctly, it was IPL.

It didn't hurt too much. More like a flash of warmth and a slight sting. (I take a half the smallest dose of Xanax beforehand. It is a little sore and irritated for a few days after, but not bad. Nothing like, say, a migraine headache. Then after a few days the spots start looking like coffee grounds and fall off in another week or so. Of course you have to be careful with sun exposure after.

I think the results are dramatic. I have had some laser done on my face for red spots, light brown spots and rosacea. The results were so-so and since then I've had to treat some of the same spots for pre-cancers, which leaves me with more red spots. I imagine it is much more effective if you just have a few spots on your face.

As you can tell, I'm pretty thin-skinned. My veins have always showed on the backs of my hands.

13 years ago

JennyAnne

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That;s a very significant difference. How exciting!

13 years ago

Jenava

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This is amazing! Must be lovely to look down at your gorgeous hands throughout the day.

13 years ago

Sveta

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Wow, it is a big difference!

13 years ago

Suz

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Wow! Amazing! I am so glad you have had this success in the midst of all your recent upheavals!

13 years ago

Deborah

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Thats an amazing difference. You must be thrilled. Your hand look beautiful.

13 years ago

velvetychocolate

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That is quite a difference and your hands look just fabulous - thank you for sharing this!

I'm always kind of curious about these things and really appreciate hearing your real-world experience (ie. not from a story in a magazine or what have you). I've never been to a dermatologist for anything other than removal of a weird mole on my calf and a rash on my elbows that turned out to be wheat-related. I haven't really gone to a dermatologist for anything else in terms of basic skin care or treatments, so your post with the before/after hand treatment is very useful and enlightening.

What an amazing difference! You have very pretty hands

In the meantime - here's hoping you're finding some peace and healing from the goings-on, re: recent break-in. I do know what it's like to be broken into and have your stuff just tossed all over the place - really, really horrible, and I hope that you're ok, and able to find a way to sort of re-group from that. Not easy, and I know it's extemely traumatizing. I hope that you and your family can just kind of recover a bit during this upcoming long weekend, and that things get much better from here on out.

Thanks again for sharing these 'before and after' pictures.

13 years ago

Amy

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Beautiful result! I'm so sad to hear about your rings, though.

13 years ago

Anonymous

Amazing! I had no idea this could be done. So sorry about your break-in and loss of your jewelry.

13 years ago

Lyn D.

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Great result! So often these procedures are really expensive and results so subtle that you ponder their worth. In this case I would be very happy indeed!

13 years ago

Veteran

Wow! I'm so impressed with the results! Thanks so much for sharing your experience.

13 years ago

Anonymous

Your hands look beautiful and have healed wonderfully. I'm so sorry many of your rings were stolen, but I'm glad they didn't get your gorgeous engagement/wedding ring at least!

13 years ago

Anonymous

Your hands look fantastic! Thanks for sharing the pics.

Time to go ring shopping? I hope the thieves are caught.

13 years ago

Janet

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I had never thought about doing this (I'm starting to get what my dermotologist calls "experience and wisdom" spots but your results are making me think I should! Looks fantastic.

I am so sorry about the break-in and theft.

13 years ago

Kari

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Wow- the results are incredible! Your hands look years younger afterwards.

I am so sorry to hear about the theft of your jewelry (just went back to read your previous thread that I'd missed.) That makes me feel sick for you, not only the violation but also when items that are sentimental and meaningful to you are taken. I wish I could give you a hug.

When I was in college studying music, my flute (which was a pro level instrument) was stolen from my locker in the music building. We were all required to use the same flimsy $5 combo locks that I learned are super easy to break into. Afterwards I stopped using the locker for everything except textbooks and music. Fortunately my instrument was covered by my parents' homeowners insurance, and I was able to get a full value replacement.
Also, a year or so later, my stolen instrument actually turned up on EBay (we were watching for the brand and serial number.) The insurance company was able to recover it when we alerted them. Just in case, you may keep an eye on jewelry sold on EBay if you are hoping to spot specific items.

13 years ago

Scarlet

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Wow, that is an amazing difference. I can imagine needing this treatment some day. So sorry about the loss of your ring collection but the one in this photo is stunning!

13 years ago

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