From:  gnas_@_.edu 
Date:  Fri Mar 19, 1999  2:06 am 
Subject:  [rosacea] Re: Photoderm
	
Hi Darlene,

Your face may not get that red. Everyone is different.

I would think that the Michigan area would have more choices in specialists.
You may have to do a little more searching --- remember that this is still
relatively new. You might want to expand your search to places that are up to 2
to 3 hours away. I know that this is not convenient, but it would be well worth
it if it gives you twice as many options.

It is so important to find an experienced physician who does the photoderm
himself/herself. I do not question the degree of training that a nurse or
technician may have........but to treat the rosacea face you should have the
most qualified, experienced physician.  Do not settle for a place just because
it is in close proximity. It really can make all the difference in the world.

The key to the success of the photoderm treatment is based on its versatility
-- each individual is so unique (from skin tone to vascular damage to skin
reactivity). They can change the energy of the treatment, the pulse, the pulse
duration, the wavelength, the size of the treatment crystal etc...... It does
you no good to have someone just put the crystal on your face and zap away.

If you have any questions, then please email Dr. Patrick Bitter to see if he
can suggest anything.

Geoffrey
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Dr. Geoffrey Nase


Original Article: http://www.egroups.com/list/rosacea-support/?start=2502
> Hello everyone,
>
> Thank you Dr. Nase for your comments on make-up. And yes, any advice is
helpful.
>
> Question: Are you saying that the down time for the photoderm is 4 days? I
have called the ones in my area (Michigan) and only two plastic surgeons have
the photoderm equip. One doctor does the treatments (not all - he has tech's
that do them to) and the other has his nurse do them only. I am aware you have
recommended that we have doc's do this only - however neither one of these
offices seemed to understand when I told them about the many treatments and
induced flushing that is necessary to get good results.
>
> I don't like the idea of having a flaming red face for 4 days without being
able to cover it up.
>
> These offices said I could put make-up on the next day - are they not telling
me the truth?
>
> Needing more information as always,
>
> Darlene