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Tria - Week 4

shannara — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 18:29:25 GMT

Have continued on Level 3 without any ill effects. The sandpaper feeling is gone because of every other day use of PTR Firm-X Peeling Gel. I have been doing my face, neck and hands since the end of week 1.

As for results, nothing dramatic so far (trying to be patient, but not my strong suit). My one age spot continues to lighten and get smaller. I also have a chicken pox scar in the nasal labial fold which is usually not very visible. I noticed that it is becoming more visible so I think that means that my cheek must be lifting to open up that fold. That is somewhat of a double edged sword, but of the two issues, I will take seeing the scar. I don't think this result would have been noticeable without the scar as a marker. The end of this week will be half way there. Yeah!

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MarenSeattle — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 18:38:12 GMT

I'm on the eve of Week 4! VERY excited!

I'm still a little sandpapery (awaiting arrival of Cure exfoliator) but just in the areas where I continue to get red and probably overlap too much.

I'm still getting red down the middle of my face and around my mouth. It's hard NOT to overdo because that's where my most predominant wrinkles are. Also, I'm thinking the center of the face may be more vascular and more prone to redness than other areas. Don't know if that's actually the case, though.

The woman who has used it since its Canadian launch said her skin didn't do well for the entire treatment time. She mentioned she looked like she had a tan -- and I'm kind of looking that way, too. Not wild about THAT!

This morning I was thinking that my skin itself is looking EXTRA great (outside of the center zone). It was in the best condition I've ever had it when I began, but just something about it looks clearer, plumper? Something.

I'm surprising myself at how patient I AM being, but it must have sunk in that the real results appear after treatment has stopped.

I need to go back and see if those who began a second round experienced the same side effects all over again. Hmmmmm...

Thanks for starting this, shannara! Many of us seem to be hanging in there, and I'm hoping we all achieve results that make us glad we stuck with it!

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snowball — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 19:54:31 GMT

I too am hanging there!!!!! This is my 4th week and also level 3. I used level 2 once and just went on to 3. Wonder what I will look like after the 8 weeks are up???

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5pugmom — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 22:05:22 GMT

My sister and I are right there with you. Funny thing-both of our chargers went out this weekend. I am still using level 3 on my face, neck, chest and hands/top of forearms. She and I both agree, our skin has NEVER looked better. I went out last week and STOCKPILED regular blush. I have been using cream or stick blush for the last year because my skin has been so dull, flat, ashy, I don't even know. And regular powder blush looked horrible. Powder blush looks awesome now. Now, I am just amazed how great my skin looks and how smooth my makeup goes on.

My Sun spots on my face are lightening. I too am the LEAST patient person, but I am eagerly waiting for more results as far as the wrinkles, when the 8 weeks is up.

We both noticed, plugging it into our wall USB chargers for our tablets the last few days, HOLY SMOKES the last 2 treatments have really hurt. Like the laser is a lot more powerful.

I have nothing but great things to say about this little investment, and can't wait too see hat the coming weeks brings.

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MidNight — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 23:35:54 GMT

Nice to read about the results!.I wont be doing tonight as i woke up sick today chest,sore throat thing& cough.Ugh hate it!

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lyn in MI — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:00:40 GMT

Joining you in a couple of days

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lyn in MI — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:02:12 GMT

One more week and those of us following the global protocol are at the 1/2 way point of our treatments.

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snowball — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:07:51 GMT

I know lyn, half way there. It is going by so fast!! I sure hope I see some results. Mostly tightening.

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lyn in MI — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:12:01 GMT

On 4/22/2014 snowball said:
I know lyn, half way there. It is going by so fast!! I sure hope I see some results. Mostly tightening.

snowball - I actually only get to do 7 wks 2 days in my first round of treatments, because we leave on vacation the 23rd.

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snowball — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:14:48 GMT

Aw, I am sure you will see results regardless if you miss a few days.

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lyn in MI — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:18:30 GMT

On 4/22/2014 snowball said:
Aw, I am sure you will see results regardless if you miss a few days.

I'm seeing some results already. I reported on another thread about the mark on my forehead breaking up, and I noticed yesterday that the broken caps on each side of my nose are diminishing. I don't notice any changes in firmness.

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snowball — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:24:38 GMT

Well I am glad you are seeing results. I am hoping for firming more than anything.

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MarenSeattle — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 05:55:50 GMT

On 4/22/2014 snowball said:
I too am hanging there!!!!! This is my 4th week and also level 3. I used level 2 once and just went on to 3. Wonder what I will look like after the 8 weeks are up???

It's when the 4 weeks AFTER the 8 weeks are up when everybody seems to get to the jaw-dropping stage. And we're getting closer!

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MarenSeattle — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 05:58:23 GMT

On 4/22/2014 MidNight said:
Nice to read about the results!.I wont be doing tonight as i woke up sick today chest,sore throat thing& cough.Ugh hate it!

Yeah, the only night I skipped it was when I was so sick I didn't even CARE! We're still doing good, though!

Hope you feel better soon!

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MarenSeattle — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 06:00:25 GMT

On 4/22/2014 lyn in MI said:
On 4/22/2014 snowball said:
I know lyn, half way there. It is going by so fast!! I sure hope I see some results. Mostly tightening.

snowball - I actually only get to do 7 wks 2 days in my first round of treatments, because we leave on vacation the 23rd.

Close enough! And you can drop us postcards reporting on how good you're looking as every day passes. Boy -- a laser treatment AND a vacation! Double Whammy!

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MarenSeattle — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 06:03:09 GMT

On 4/22/2014 MidNight said:
Nice to read about the results!.I wont be doing tonight as i woke up sick today chest,sore throat thing& cough.Ugh hate it!

Did you see Lyn's post about her broken caps? GREAT to hear!

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Ludog — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 06:51:14 GMT

Did I read the instructions incorrectly? I thought I was to use it for 12 weeks then 4 weeks off.

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MarenSeattle — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 07:19:09 GMT

On 4/22/2014 Ludog said:
Did I read the instructions incorrectly? I thought I was to use it for 12 weeks then 4 weeks off.

There are two protocols -- the U.S. and the "global". In Canada and England (and elsewhere where it's been cleared, I imagine) the protocol was 8 weeks DAILY then 4 weeks off. The FDA, for reasons unknown, gave the clearance for 12 weeks at 5 days on, 2 off, for 12 weeks. Most of us have chosen to follow the global protocol, but I've read reviews on both and they each give good results.

Regardless of which you choose, it's after the active treatment stops (either the 8 or 12 weeks) when the results really start becoming apparent. If you want to do another round of treatment, for the Canadian/Euro protocol, take at least 4 weeks off. Not sure for the U.S. protocol, but Tria could answer that for you.

Have you begun your treatment yet? There are threads here beginning with Tria - Day 1 and then after a week of daily threads, shannara wisely chose to "host" them weekly. So there's lots of info and everybody has shared their experience -- very helpful.

I just noticed you mentioned "4 weeks off", so that must be the same for both protocols.

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lyn in MI — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 13:27:13 GMT

Question for everyone. Does anyone else think the laser gains strength (gets hotter) as it goes through each ""zone""?

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ItsME — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 13:46:24 GMT

Lyn, my unit arrived on Monday, so I have only used it twice, on level 2 (heading up to level 3 tonight), so my experience doesn't count! That said, I think it's been a consistent strength throughout the treatment.